Just as Anning had expected, after Mrs. Liu got up, she took away the eggs and the better rice, leaving Anning with a bowl of thin porridge and some pickles.
Luckily, Anning had already eaten her fill earlier, otherwise, she truly wouldn't have had the energy to deal with what was to come.
After everyone in the Liu Family had finished eating, Anning silently washed the dishes and then went to grab her school bag to go to school.
On her way out, she overheard Mrs. Liu and Mr. Liu discussing inside the house, talking about how Anning's academic performance wasn't so great, and that after finishing junior high, they wouldn't let her study anymore. Instead, they wanted her to go out and work—to not only save on tuition but also to earn some money for the family.
Carrying her school bag and walking out, Anning thought to herself that the Liu Family's sweet dream was probably going to be shattered this time.
Today, Anning was also very quiet at school.
