In the end, Yuan Su accepted the money.
He found a sheet of paper and picked up a pen. His hand trembled slightly, but his handwriting was neat and firm.
[IOU I hereby acknowledge borrowing one thousand three hundred and fifty-seven yuan (¥1,357.00) from Grandma Li Suhua to pay for my mother Lu Zhen's hospitalization. I, Yuan Su, promise to repay the principal with interest in the future. Borrower: Yuan Su Date: January 1, 2013]
When he finished, he pressed a red thumbprint over his name.
"Grandma, this is an IOU." Yuan Su handed her the sheet with both hands, his tone earnest. "I'll calculate the interest at three times the bank rate. Please keep it safe."
Li Suhua glanced at the paper and snorted. "What's all this formality for? Do you think I'm worried you'll refuse to pay me back?"
"No." Yuan Su lowered his eyes, his long lashes hiding the emotions in them. "I'm afraid I'll forget."
Forget this kindness, and forget the situation he was in right now.
Li Suhua said nothing more. She took the IOU and stuffed it carelessly into her pocket, though her words remained brusque. "There, I've put it away. Once you've eaten, hurry to the hospital with the money. Don't keep your mother waiting."
"Come on, Yu. Let's go home and eat."
"Oh, okay."
After returning home, Pu Yu felt the two White Rabbit milk candies in her pocket that she hadn't had a chance to give him, a little frustrated.
Next time.
When he's feeling a little better.
After the New Year's holiday ended, classes resumed.
In winter, the classroom doors and windows were always shut tight.
The air smelled of chalk dust and books.
As soon as morning reading ended, Cheng Siyi called Pu Yu into her