Chapter 231: Rules

Yan Qingcheng’s eyes were terrifying.

She stared at Nurse Chen.

It had to be said that Nurse Chen was also somewhat unnerved by this gaze.

However, she was accustomed to being domineering, and especially to these orphans, she was an absolute authority, not one to back down from a mere look.

The only thing she felt was shame for the fear rising in her heart.

Was she actually afraid of an orphan, a child no more than five or six years old?

“Slap!”

A slap sent Yan Qingcheng flying.

It was truly with all her might.

Yan Qingcheng fell onto the filthy ground. She could endure pain, but not such humiliation!

From birth, she had been a prodigy, with both parents being powerful figures.

Later, she entered the Forgetful Immortal Sect and cultivated the Forgetful Immortal Path.

Untainted by the world, standing alone.

She had come here for her husband; it was merely a bit of hardship, which she could bear.

A foot stepped on her head, pressing her into the mud.

"Stop gawking and get back to work!"

A powerful roar made all the children tremble.

"I'm sorry..."

Yin Qingcheng whispered.

She had come for Lu Ye.

She could endure the humiliation.

"Haven't you eaten?" Chen, the caretaker, probed his ear.

"I'm sorry, I was wrong!"

"If you look at me like that again, I'll gouge out your eyes!"

Another kick landed on Yin Qingcheng's stomach, sending her sliding two meters through the mud.

"You won't have any lunch today!"

Yin Qingcheng endured the pain and struggled to her feet.

She silently joined the line of people picking up trash.

But it was clear that Yin Qingcheng would remember this grudge.

Through the Three-Life Stone, she entered Lu Ye's three great tribulations, able to choose her role and appear naturally without arousing anyone's suspicion.

Choosing a character naturally means selecting one around Lu Ye's age. If she were to be a caregiver, it would mean she wants to be more like Lu Ye’s mother rather than his partner.

Lu Ye was led by Shen Xitong.

Suddenly, she stopped and carefully examined the mini version of Lu Ye. She had never seen him in this state before.

Unable to resist, she pinched Lu Ye's cheek.

"You're quite cute, little one!"

Facing someone his own age, Lu Ye finally became a bit more open.

He wasn't used to such intimacy and turned his face away.

"Lu Ye, remember, I am Shen Xitong, also known as Master. You can call me by my nickname, say 'Master'!" Shen Xitong said with a delighted smile.

"Liar."

Lu Ye's young voice rang out.

"Clang, how am I lying?"

"Master is a bad word, I can't call you that."

Shen Xitong flew into a rage, "You, Lu Ye! You knew 'Master' was a bad word, yet you still tricked me into calling you that!"

She grabbed Lu Ye's face again and used her whirlwind face-rubbing technique, vigorously rubbing his small face.

Lu Ye was left dazed and confused.

"Even if you don’t call me owner, I’m older than you, so call me sister once!"

Owner is not acceptable, but sister seems fine.

"Sister..."

Lu Ye obediently called out.

"Hmm, very good, truly too good. From now on, call me sister. Come, sister will take you to your living quarters!"

All accommodations are in rooms for eight people, with no gender separation for those under eight years old.

Only after turning eight would there be separate rooms for boys and girls.

Shen Xitong was assigned to bed number two in room 401. She directly moved the third bed over, making Lu Ye stay beside her.

Shen Xitong began teaching Lu Ye the rules.

"The first rule: everything the principal says is correct. Even if you don’t understand, you must follow it. The reason you don’t understand is because you’re still young!"

"Ding, what nonsense! We won’t remember this one!"

"The second rule: you must not tell anyone about any situation in the orphanage. If anyone asks about the orphanage, say you don’t know and immediately find a caregiver!"

"Ding, what nonsense! We won’t remember this one either!"

"The third rule: all activities in the orphanage are designed for your healthy development. Everything you experience now will become the skills you rely on when you grow up, so no one is allowed to resist or complain, or they will be punished!"

"Ding, nonsense!"

"Article Four..."

Shen Xitong's expression grew increasingly grim. She had never imagined that Lu Ye could have survived in such an environment even before they met.

"Having heard these rules, what do you think?"

Shen Xitong asked.

Lu Ye pondered for a moment.

"I think they are good, and I should comply."

Shen Xitong slapped the bed in frustration. "Bullshit, they treat people like dogs!"

Lu Ye’s eyes were filled with caution and wariness. No matter how Shen Xitong acted, he felt that these management regulations were good!

After all, who knew if Shen Xitong was one of the people from the orphanage?

"Shall I help you escape from the orphanage?" Shen Xitong said eagerly.

Lu Ye shook his head gently.

There was no way to escape.

Even if he did manage to escape, what then? He was just a four-year-old, an orphan with no parents and no relatives willing to take him in.

He couldn’t survive on his own.

Shen Xitong couldn't help but scratch her head.

"Could it be that we have to go pick up trash?"

Lu Ye walked out of the room and took another look at his bed.

"Let's go, to pick up trash."

Lu Ye walked ahead, and Shen Xitong was taken aback. "No, I'm the older sister; I should lead you there. Why did you go on your own? Give me your hand, I'll take you over."

Lu Ye obediently placed his hand in Shen Xitong's.

The two appeared outside the warehouse.

Chen Hu Gong was taken aback.

"Shen Xitong, didn't I tell you to teach him the rules? Why are you here again?" Chen Hu Gong said loudly.

"Auntie, Sister has already taught me. I came to help Auntie with the work," Lu Ye looked up at the tall Chen Hu Gong and spoke softly.

Chen Hu Gong was taken aback, her expression softening slightly before turning cold and hard again.

"Is that so? You learned so quickly? Then let me ask you, what is the eighth rule?"

"If someone comes to adopt us, we must show reluctance. Only when the director shakes his head does it mean he approves of the adopter, and only then can we leave with them. After leaving, we are not allowed to talk about the orphanage to anyone, and every six months to a year, we must beg the adopter to donate to the orphanage."

Chen Hu Gong's eyes showed surprise.

Although what Lu Ye said was different from the official regulations, the general meaning was the same.

So young?

Remember so quickly?

Damn, this kid is a genius!

“Auntie, can I go and help everyone?” Lu Ye asked.

“Go ahead, what a smart child, unlike some people, as stupid as pigs!”

As she said this, Nurse Chen shot a glare at Yin Qingcheng.

Yin Qingcheng’s face turned even more terrifying!