Chapter 58

Mr. Leon may be a good person, but his family seems to have consistently bad luck.

Last time with the gas pipe incident, his younger sister was almost blown up while just being hospitalized. This time, he’s hit rock bottom. He was simply walking by the cash box when the heap of golden wheels inside burst through the walls and fell on him, nearly crushing him to death.

Wah wah wah… And furthermore, after investigating carefully, I learned that his parents passed away six years ago in battle. His sister is frail and can’t do heavy work, and there are two younger siblings at home who haven’t started school yet.

The four members of Mr. Leon’s family all rely on him, the older brother, who works tirelessly day and night to support them. He began working hard to support his family at fourteen, but their situation has only gotten worse. It wasn’t until he joined the Public Security Bureau recently that things improved slightly.

Wah wah wah, it’s truly pitiful. If anything happens to him this time, even if I could compensate his family with money, I’d feel guilty for life!

“Really, I’m extremely sorry! It’s all my fault!”

Recalling how I saw that small home with practically no furniture when I went to apologize, the doll-faced girl couldn’t help but sniffle and looked up earnestly saying,

“Mr. Leon, apart from the necessary compensation, all your expenses including lost wages, medical fees, nutritional costs, etc., will be fully covered by Chal Department Store! I know you’re not someone who values money, but please don’t refuse this time! Also, if you have any other requests, please let us know! We’ll do our best to fulfill them!”

“…”

Ah this… You’re apologizing so sincerely, which makes me feel awkward instead…

Looking at the doll-faced girl before him, who had taken on two big black pots for no reason and was now crying while apologizing, Leon instinctively scratched his head, feeling like he was scamming her.

Hmm… No no.

This time is different from last time. If I hadn’t intervened, that toad would’ve definitely caused massive casualties.

After the Clearing Bureau modifies the situation using the Evil God’s Brain, the result will likely become something like a stampede due to too many people rushing to buy goods, forcing the big sale to be stopped.

So, killing that toad actually helped Chal Department Store a great deal, and I got injured while helping them, so it’s not exactly unearned rewards?

“…”

“That… about the compensation, forget it. But I do have one favor to ask.”

After considering his family situation, Leon moved his neck, which was uncomfortable in the collar, and somewhat bashfully said,

“Since you’ve already been to my house, you must have seen my younger brother and sister, right? They’ve reached school age and were supposed to start this summer.

But something happened at home back then, and the Military Department took back… well… anyway, during that period, we didn’t have money, so it was delayed.

When our situation improved recently, I specifically asked the school, but they said they weren’t accepting new students this year, so we’d have to wait till next year. So, if possible…”

“Sure! Absolutely sure!”

Seeing the “pitiable good person” finally making some requests, the guilt-ridden doll-faced girl immediately brightened up, quickly walked to the bedside, and confidently promised,

“Our Chal Department Store has shares in many good schools and gets some internal recommendation slots every year. Except for the Royal Inner School, you can choose any appropriate Church Public School or Noble Private School!”

“Uh… There’s no need for that…”

“Ah! Sorry, it slipped my mind!”

After hearing Leon’s concerns, the doll-faced girl blushed and apologized first, then hesitantly said, “However, regarding better regional public schools… Schools in the Old District are quite chaotic. The good ones seem to be only Platinum Public School, Naval Bridge Public School, Chelsea Public School, and Westminster Public School.

But since your family lives at the edge of the Old District in Veteran’s Lane, these public schools, aiming to secure student sources, are built closer to the New District. They’re quite far from your home, and it would take a long time to walk there daily. Or…”

After secretly observing Leon’s expression, the doll-faced girl tentatively suggested,

“Should I compensate you with a house nearby?”

Huh?! Huh?! Isn’t it normal to either change schools or at most compensate with an old carriage? What kind of operation is directly giving a school district house? Are you guys at Chal Department Store really that extravagant?”Sss… Cough! Cough cough!!”

Startled by the doll-faced girl’s suggestion, Leon unconsciously inhaled deeply, causing his cracked ribs to ache faintly. After suppressing his voice and coughing twice, he clutched his painful chest and leaned back against the bedhead with a pained expression.

“Ahh! Mr. Leon! Please hold on, I’ll go get the doctor!”

Seeing Leon suddenly pale and lie down despite being fine just moments ago, the doll-faced girl panicked and turned to fetch the doctor.

However, as soon as she turned around, Leon quickly grabbed her hand.

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“It’s fine, it’s fine… cough cough… I just breathed in too fast.”

Afraid that this crybaby compensation officer would come up with another absurd compensation plan, Leon gripped her hand, steadied his breathing, and refused lightly pressing his sore ribs: “There’s no need for a house! You just need to help my younger brother and sister enroll! By the way, which of these decent public schools is closest to Veteran’s Lane?”

“…”

After looking at her caught hand, feeling the scorching temperature and the hard calluses in Leon’s palm, the doll-faced girl didn’t struggle immediately. Instead, after thinking for a moment, she shyly replied, “The nearest public school… That should be Naval Bridge Public School. The main gate is at the end of Naval Bridge Street, and it’s not far from the City Administration District where you work.

If you finish work early one day, you can conveniently pick up your younger brother and sister from school… Mr. Leon, your hand…”

“Ah, sorry!”

Upon hearing the reminder, Leon, who seemed a bit dazed, quickly released the doll-faced girl’s hand and furrowed his brows in thought.

Naval Bridge Street… That Happiness Apartment, which almost killed me with a giant pair of scissors, seems to be at number 35 on this street. Not only is the rent very low, but there are also many vacant houses.

Also, the husband of the middle-aged nurse involved in the hospital incident happens to be a teacher at Naval Bridge Public School. Anna accidentally “saved” his wife, creating a bond of goodwill.

Regardless of anything else, if Melanie and the others attend Naval Bridge Public School, they will definitely be well taken care of. If they misbehave occasionally, both me and Anna can find out quickly. Moving there seems to be a win-win situation, but…

Recalling a certain “unhealthy” muscular old man and his giant scissors that almost split me in half, Leon couldn’t help but rub his forehead worriedly.

Anna and the others can move in, but what about me?

(End of Chapter)