Lộc Y Ninh, sixteen years old this year, was a lively, adorable girl, a little mischievous. Despite her young age, she was very understanding, though sometimes a bit stubborn.
Y Ninh had three close friends: Giang Quân, Bạch Thư, and Y Y. She was sitting reading when her phone suddenly rang. She answered, "Hello, Lộc Y Ninh speaking…"
A sobbing voice came from the other end: "It's me, Y Y."
Y Ninh: "What's wrong? Why are you crying? Calm down and tell me."
Y Y: "My dad… my dad is very sick."
My family doesn't have enough money to treat him.
I'm thinking of quitting school to work and earn money for his treatment.
Y Ninh: "What?! Calm down, there'll be a way to solve this."
If you quit, what about the dreams of the four of us?
Y Y: "I'm sorry for breaking my promise to you guys. Right now, my dad's health is the most important thing. Please tell Giang Quân and Bạch Thư for me."
Although I don't want to leave you guys, this is the best solution right now. (The phone clicked off.)
No, I have to tell Bạch Thư and Giang Quân right away. After she contacted her two friends and told them everything, both were surprised and heartbroken, unable to speak.
Giang Quân: "Huh, that silly Y Y, how could she make such a decision on her own?"
Y Ninh: "She's very shocked right now."
Bạch Thư: "How about we each chip in some money to help her?"
Y Ninh: "You call Y Y silly, but you're even sillier."
We know what kind of person Y Y is. Even though her family is struggling, her self-respect is very high; she won't accept our money.
All three sighed, deep in thought. Suddenly, Bạch Thư said, "How about we help her find a job?"
Money she earns herself, she can't refuse.
Giang Quân: "Oh, right! It's not often I see you being smart."
Y Ninh: "Let me call my brother and ask if he can help us."
Y Ninh called her older brother, Lộc Ân, to ask for help.
Her brother helped her find a job at the Cabuzin cafe, where he worked as a manager and his best friend was the owner.
After thinking for a while, Y Ninh decided she would also work at Cabuzin with Y Y so her friend wouldn't be alone. Her brother agreeing made them all very happy and lifted a burden from their hearts.
At 2:45 AM, in the school dormitory, Y Y dragged her tired steps. In the morning, she washed dishes for hire; in the evening, she served at a bar, which made her feel desperate.
Y Ninh was sleeping when she heard footsteps. Frightened, she thought there was a thief in the house, so she sat up, broom in hand, ready to act.
As Y Y walked in, she immediately turned on the light and shouted loudly.
"Everyone wake up, there's a thief in the house!"
This left Y Y, Bạch Thư, and Giang Quân stunned.
When she looked again, she realized it was Y Y, not a thief. She dropped the broom and ran to Y Y, asking with concern.
"Are you okay? Where have you been, coming back so late?"
Y Y forced a smile and replied, "I'm fine, don't worry."
Y Ninh held Y Y's hand and said, "Now, don't even think about quitting school anymore."
"I've found you a new job that will definitely help you make ends meet."
Y Y was stunned. Then all three ran to hug Y Y, saying, "None of the four of us will be left behind. No matter what, we're your second family, a place where you can share everything."