Chapter 1393: The Blackened Good Girl (28)

Even though Tang Guo had always been obedient, stayed out of trouble, and excelled academically, Wu Lingling's situation had taught Father Tang and Mother Tang a harsh lesson. They no longer dared to throw themselves entirely into work and neglect keeping up with their daughter's daily life.

Especially after learning that Wu Lingling had become a little delinquent, constantly hanging around with a group of hoodlums and several equally troublesome girls, skipping classes and leaving early as if it were normal.

Cold sweat broke out down their backs.

Thankfully, their daughter was sensible. What if, because of their neglect, she had become just like Wu Lingling, rebellious and impossible to discipline?

Mother Tang had even told Tang Guo before to look after her younger cousin.

If Wu Lingling had corrupted her precious Xiaoguo, where would she even go to cry?

The huge scene Wu Lingling had caused at Tang Guo's birthday party had completely extinguished Mother Tang's hopes.

She pitied her younger sister, but she would never sacrifice her own daughter because of that pity.

To put it bluntly, if one day Wu Lingling got involved in something serious, and because Mother Tang had instructed her daughter to take care of her, would her obedient little girl actually go help her?

Could a young girl afford to provoke hoodlums?

If something happened, she would regret it for the rest of her life.

During the past week, the couple hadn't been working themselves to exhaustion at all. Instead, they had hired people to investigate the area around Tang Guo's school.

They discovered that hoodlums often roamed around, lurking in alleyways, bullying students, extorting protection fees, and stealing money. And Wu Lingling happened to be close to those people.

Learning this, they were immensely grateful that they had arranged a driver for Tang Guo.

“Xiaoguo.”

Tang Guo was somewhat surprised to receive Mother Tang's call. “Mom, what's wrong?”

“Stay away from Lingling from now on. Don't hang around with her. I don't want her affecting your studies.”

“Okay, Mom. Today I saw Lingling leaving with those friends from outside her school again.”

Hearing that, Mother Tang hurriedly repeated her warning several times. Only after Tang Guo agreed each time did she hang up.

After thinking for a moment, she decided to tell Qin Ruolan about it.

After all, Qin Ruolan was still her younger sister. Even if she couldn't manage Wu Lingling, she had to give her a reminder.

Qin Ruolan was rather upset after hearing it, saying she would keep an eye on the girl. Mother Tang didn't bother saying more. A kind reminder was enough.

“Ruolan, has your Wu Jun gone to work yet?” The mere thought of it made Mother Tang furious. A grown man who loafed around all day, got drunk and caused trouble, and did absolutely nothing. Yet Qin Ruolan treasured him as though he were precious, insisting that Wu Jun loved her.

“Big Sister, stop worrying so much. We're managing fine for now.”

“So he still hasn't gone to work?”

“Big Sister, don't say that. Actually, it's fine if Wu Jun takes care of the house while I earn money outside.”

Mother Tang gave up trying to persuade her. Her younger sister was hopeless. “Then at least keep an eye on Lingling. She's already in her third year of junior high. With her grades, she won't get into this high school. And you'll still have to support both father and daughter.”

Those words made Qin Ruolan's heart turn cold.

It seemed her elder sister really wasn't going to support Wu Lingling anymore.

She hadn't been particularly angry after hearing about all the other incidents, but now that Mother Tang wouldn't pay the tuition fees, Qin Ruolan became furious. She had already decided to teach Wu Lingling a lesson once she came home.

At that moment, however, Wu Lingling was inside a private room at a KTV with those hoodlums, and the atmosphere inside was complete chaos.

One of the hoodlums pinched her and leaned close to her ear.

“When you've got time, bring your little girlfriends and classmates over to hang out.”

“Otherwise, we'll post your photos everywhere. Remember, bring the obedient, well-behaved ones.”