Chapter 19: Tough Life

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Hearing this, my body trembled. I hurriedly said, “I threw it away. I threw that book away. What are you curious about? I thought you didn’t like studying. I’m going to take a shower.”
With that said, I ran to the washroom as if I was escaping.

Left outside, Liu Tao couldn’t help but be somewhat puzzled. He muttered to himself, “What’s wrong with this girl today? Why is she so strange?”

I took a shower in the bathroom. For the first time, I used the cold water to shower and forced myself to calm down.

However, as I washed, I suddenly remembered that I had hidden the book under the blanket. Liu Tao would definitely go under the blanket, so.

Thinking of this, I was in no mood to slowly shower. I sped up, becoming twice as fast as usual.

Then, I hurriedly dried my body and dressed before walking out. After I went out, I saw a shocking scene. Liu Tao was actually looking at the book with interest.

It had to be known that Liu Tao had never read a book properly. Even if the strict Instructor Liu forced him every day, Liu Tao still would not read it.

However, Liu Tao was actually so interested in such a book.

However, at the thought of what he was reading, my face immediately began to burn.

“You finished showering so quickly?” Liu Tao asked as he looked at me.

“Yeah,” I agreed, blushing as I looked down.

“You looked so strange just now. Did you secretly read this book?” Liu Tao asked with a smile.

“No, no way. I don’t read that kind of dirty book!” I immediately denied it. Why was he asking me directly? It was really embarrassing.

“If you didn’t read it, how would you know that it was dirty? How dare you lie to me! I’ll teach you a lesson.”

‘As Liu Tao spoke, he threw me onto the bed and slapped my butt.

Immediately, my face turned even redder.

After Liu Tao finished slapping me, he pushed me away and said, “The things in this book are quite novel. When you grow up in the future, I’ll teach you well.”

I blushed and whispered, “Who needs that? Shameless.”

“If you don’t want me to teach you, who will? Don’t tell me you still want to leave me? Let me tell you, you’ll be mine forever. Don’t even think about leaving me,” Liu Tao said seriously.

Hearing these domineering words, I felt sweet in my heart. At this moment, I seemed to have found my home.

“Lwon’t. I only like Brother Liu Tao,” I also promised him.

“Then, does that mean that you also promise that you would let me teach you those things in the future?” Liu Tao instantly turned indecent.

Iwas so shy that I didn’t know what to say. I just said, “Go to sleep.”

Then, I crawled into bed.

“Why are you wearing your clothes? It’s so uncomfortable. Take them off.”

Liu Tao advised me when he saw that I was going to sleep in my clothes.

Hearing this, I took off my coat and pants under the blanket and threw them on the table, leaving only my bra and underwear.

Thad changed my clothes in front of Liu Tao before and did not feel embarrassed. It was the first time I had worn so little while being with Liu Tao. I was a little nervous.

If he wanted to do something he had learned from that book to me, should I agree?

Iwas very conflicted. If I agreed, wouldn’t I be too casual? Moreover, the two of us were still so young. If I didn’t agree, would Liu Tao be angry?

I tossed and turned in my heart, but Liu Tao tured off the lights and hugged me before falling asleep.

Iwas both happy and disappointed. I didn’t understand what was going on.

Later on, when I asked Liu Tao why he could still be indifferent when I was in his arms, Liu Tao told me that he was only pretending to be asleep.

However, I didn’t know yet, so I fell asleep comfortably in his arms.

In the next few days, Liu Tao went out early and returned late at night. He worked part-time outside. However, because he was a minor, very few people hired him. Even if he had a job, they would only give him a few yuan. It was pitifully small.
Liu Tao would also pick up some plastic bottles from the side of the road to sell, but he couldn’t make ends meet.

Liu Tao had given the hotel and the restaurant downstairs some money, so I only needed to go downstairs to eat.

However, in order to reduce the pressure on Liu Tao, I would only eat when I was starving.

Liu Tao also bought me some revision materials for the intermediate-level assessment. He told me that the school had not expelled me and that I could still participate in the intermediate-level assessment in a month.
I was secretly touched and wanted to go out and work with him, but Liu Tao refused. He said that aman who made women suffer was not a good man.

Then, he told me to study well and not think nonsense. He also said that if I could get the scholarship from the focused high school, it would be the greatest help and encouragement for him.

Talso made up my mind and revised day and night.

On this day, Liu Tao returned from outside with a tired face. His once fair face had already darkened, and his once fair hand had also become rough.

It had only been a few days, but Liu Tao was already so tired. My heart ached, and I couldn’t help but regret agreeing to leave home.

Iwas already used to suffering since I was young. Moreover, Liu Tao never gave me a chance to suffer these past few days. However, he was a rich young master. My heart couldn’t help but ache to see him suffer for both of us.
“Damn it, I do so many jobs every day, but I only get paid so little. If not for the lack of money, I would have quit long ago.”

‘As soon as Liu Tao entered, he spoke angrily about his boss.

We indeed didn’t have much money left. Liu Tao was also anxious about this, but there was nothing he could do. His relatives had been informed by Instructor Liu in advance to not give him money.
Moreover, the market was deliberately exploiting the value of child labor. It was already very impressive for Liu Tao to earn money.

“Don’t worry, Brother Liu Tao. There will be a way.” Seeing that he was angry, I consoled him softly.

“Yes, I know. Just study well. I’ll think of a way to get the money,” Liu Tao said confidently.

However, I had already made up my mind at this moment. I didn’t want Liu Tao to suffer because of me again.

‘The next day, after Liu Tao went out to work, I quietly left the hotel and went to school.

I wore a wide hoodie with a hood and a cap as I quietly sneaked into the school. I was afraid of being recognized.

I wanted to find Instructor Liu. I wanted to beg him to let Liu Tao go home. I didn’t know what would happen if I went to find Instructor Liu, but I really didn’t want Liu Tao to suffer because of me again.
Talso knew that Liu Tao would hate me because of this, but I couldn’t care less. I had to let him go home.

Fortunately, our school was not strictly regulated by then. I managed to sneak in without any trouble. I quietly walked into the office. Fortunately, class had already started by this time and there were very few people there.
Walking to the door of Instructor Liu’s office, I knocked lightly. I knew that there was a demon behind the door, but I had no choice but to deal with it.

“Come in.” Instructor Liu’s voice sounded from inside..