Miss, Take Responsibility for Me

Therefore, Xu Siyu had no choice but to return home.

Xu Siyu's home was located in the suburbs of Tac City, a two-story wooden house.

When she got home, she saw a tall and thin figure playing basketball at the Grain Drying Yard. Seeing Xu Siyu return, he immediately ran towards her, "Sister, you are finally home, I'm starving to death!"

This was Xu Siyun.

Inherited with good genes, everyone in the Xu family was not only tall and handsome but also academically strong, making them popular figures at school.

It would be a shame for someone as handsome and outstanding to wear shabby clothes, right?

So, many times, unknown to Daddy Xu and Mummy Xu, Xu Siyu secretly bought brand-name items - or at least what were considered brand-name items among them - for Xu Siyun.

Xu Siyun didn't say much, but he was very thankful in his heart for having such a caring sister.

The brother-sister duo were very close.

"Can't you cook yourself? Stop showing off!" Xu Siyu glanced at the girls in the drying yard and said in disbelief.

"I was just doing my homework, came out to get some exercise. Are you jealous?" Xu Siyun joked while laughing.

"You little devil! I am your older sister!!!" Xu Siyu threatened to punch Xu Siyun, but in jest. She loves her brother too much to hit him. He was the only son Dennis and Mary had, and if anything were to happen to him, the Xu family would be doomed.

While the siblings teased each other, a phone call came through Xu Siyu's phone, "Hello, I am calling from the Emergency Department of the Attached Hospital of Tac University, are you a relative of Ms Chen Jinzhi?"

Upon hearing this call, the smile on Xu Siyu's face froze abruptly, and her heart sank. She quietly moved away to talk in privacy.

"Yes, what happened to my mother?"

"She collapsed from severe anemia at work and is now in the emergency room. We need you to come and pay the medical fees."

The nurse answered succinctly.

"What happened??" Seeing Xu Siyun's odd behavior, Xu Siyun followed her.

"Mummy fainted again." Xu Siyu hung up the phone and announced with a solemn face.

Xu Siyun heaved a deep sigh without saying anything, "..."

"I got my salary this month. Let's go to the hospital." Xu Siyu reached out to pull Xu Siyun's hand, but he just stood there motionless with a severe expression.

"What's wrong with you?"

"Sister, maybe I should drop out of college." Xu Siyun whispered, looking at Xu Siyu.

Xu Siyu froze for a moment, her tone heated, "Xu Siyun, do you understand what you are saying?!"

"There seems no point in me going to college. Instead, I could start working and earn a lot of money. I just read an article recently that said that someone who..."

"Is this because of Mummy's condition?" Xu Siyu interrupted Xu Siyun.

She has been with Xu Siyun for many years and knows what he's thinking of.

Xu Siyun wanted to deny it, but he found himself unable to speak, "..."

He does want to go to college!!

He wants to get into a good university like his eldest sister, get a good job after graduation and earn a lot of money to repay his sisters and parents.

But...

But the current situation is just too difficult...

Their mother is in a terrible health condition and faints inexplicably at the factory. Their family is extremely poor and can't afford to buy any health supplements.

Mummy Xu's health worsened as she aged. Her occasional fainting spells were becoming more frequent.

The doctor has already talked to Xu Siyu about this. They can't neglect Mummy Xu's condition any longer. The longer they wait, the higher the risk of insufficient blood supply to her brain, which could lead to cardiac arrest at any time.

The only option left is to spend tens of thousands of RMB on hospital treatment.

But the tens of thousands...

They are barely managing to scrape by, where would the tens of thousands come from for Mummy Xu's medical expenses?

The money at home was saved for Xu Siyun's college.

Mummy Xu doesn't approve, and Daddy Xu was also hesitant.

They have no choice but to just bear it. Mummy Xu always assures Xu Siyu and Xu Siyun that she'll get better soon. She insists that eating enough food would make her better.

But...

But didn't she faint anyway?

"You don't have to worry about this. You're still young. I will think of a solution," Xu Siyu answered stubbornly.

"But sis…"

"What's the rush!! Your second sister and I will figure something out!!!" A crisp voice sounded. Xu Siyun and Xu Siyu turned to see a tall woman with a ponytail, smiling at Xu Siyu from behind them.

This woman is Xu Siyu's elder sister, Xu Siai. A gorgeous and strong woman. She might seem amicable now, but back when she was in high school, she was reckoned unbeatable. She has a formidable fist.

No idea when she sneaked up behind them.

"Eldest sister!!" Xu Siyun scratched his head in embarrassment.

Xu Siai put a hand on Xu Siyun's shoulder, "Continue with your studies. We'll figure out something about mother. Though your second sister spoils you, she cannot be burdened. She has done her best over the years."

Xu Siyun looked at Xu Siyu, who was still wearing a forced smile despite her heavy heart, and nodded, "I'm sorry, second sister. I ... I was really worried."

Indeed!

Xu Siyu was kind to him, but she was still a child, not much older than him. Telling her about his concerns might only add to her burden.

Xu Siai tousled Xu Siyu's hair, "I will take care of Mummy's issues!! You've worked hard enough recently. You've lost a lot of weight. Taking care of people isn't easy. You will go for me today and take a good rest when you get back!!"

Xu Siai was a trainee lawyer. She had passed the judicial examination but hadn't obtained her lawyer-qualifying certificate yet. She worked as a waitress in a hotel at night, also to support their home.

They need money desperately.

Seeing Xu Siai speaking in such manner, Xu Siyu wanted to say something, but she chose to simply nod in the end.