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Chapter 12 Dinner at Old Li's house
🕑 Added 2025-03-08 07:06:17 +0000 UTCUnder the dim light, summer flies flew about in the house, and the corridor had a breeze blowing in, bringing about a peaceful atmosphere.
Drinking the cola Li Jingjing brought out, Yang Chen suddenly felt a never-before sense of fulfillment. He looked out into the night sky, a little dazed.
“Young man, don’t show such a disenchanted look, a great future awaits you.”
Old Li gently said, drinking his green tea.
Yang Chen returned to his senses, smiled, and said
“That's right a great future awaits me but I can't seem to bring myself to truly care much to be honest.”
He took another sip of the cola. The peaceful atmosphere seemed to amplify his internal conflict, making him question his own ambitions and desires. What did he truly want in his new life?
He didn't know anything. His feeling right now was whether it was his or not; he also didn't even know.
Old Li also drank his green tea, and then he spoke.
"You sound confused rather than disappointed."
Old Li said, his voice calm and wise.
"It's natural to feel uncertain about the future, especially when you're embarking on a new chapter in life. Take some time to reflect on your passions and what truly brings you joy. Once you find that clarity, you'll be able to pursue your dreams with a renewed sense of purpose."
Old Li was quite old, and he had lived through many different experiences. He had seen people struggle with finding their purpose, and he understood the importance of self-reflection.
He believed that everyone had a unique path to follow and that it was never too late to discover one's true calling.
This speech of his seemed to resonate deeply with him. It wasn't a grand speech, but it served its purpose well.
Old Li's words struck a feeling within him, reminding him of the importance of self-discovery and the potential for personal growth.
'I don't have to give a shit who I was before but from now on its my choice to become who I am'
He realized that he had the power to shape his own identity and create a future that aligned with his true self.
Inspired by Old Li's words, he made a firm decision to never self doubt again as this was his life now, Not Yang Chen, Yun Che, or Even the unknown identity.
He felt liberated from the weight of his existence.
"Thanks, Old Li. Your word really helped me today."
He expressed his gratitude to Old Li, acknowledging the profound impact his words had on him. Old Li just smiled and enjoyed his green tea like and old people do.
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Dinner was very luxurious, Old Li’s family specially butchered one of their old hens, and boiled an exquisite chicken soup. Fish meat and crab was all brought out. Considering Old Li’s financial conditions, this meal was even more luxurious than new year’s.
“Oh little Yang, eat more, although it is a little simple, it is still our family’s token of gratitude.”
Aunt Li, with a face full of wrinkles yet happy, affectionately looked at Yang Chen as if she were looking at her own son.
Yang Chen did not say much and did not do anything differently; he continuously ate big portions of meat because he was very clear that only in this way would this couple truly be happy.
'Chinese people like their guest to eat big, What am I thinking I am also a Chinese.'
Li Jingjing from time to time also gave more food to Yang Chen, and would even secretly peek at Yang Chen eating when her parents weren’t paying attention.
When she heard Yang Chen say the dishes tasted good, it was like she tasted honey in her heart because most of the dishes were made by her.
“Little Yang, if it wasn’t for the money you lent us in this half a year, our family would be in dire straits. Now that our Jingjing has found a job, in the future you can come be our guest more often, I would also cook some good food for you.”
Aunt Li happily said.
“Oh, Jingjing has found a job?”
“I’ve been accepted by Yizhong high school, to be an English teacher. Due to the former teacher being pregnant, I’m now a temporary teacher. ”
Li Jingjing quietly smiled.
"Congratulation!"
Yang Chen exclaimed, genuinely happy for Jingjing's achievement.
"Being an English teacher is a great opportunity for you to apply your language skills and make a positive impact on students' lives. I'm sure you'll excel in this role. Oh, and the most important thing, please don't forget this brother of yours, okay?"
Li Jingjing felt very happy to be praised by Yang Chen. And how could she ever forget about him? Never!
The Old Li couple also proudly laughed; their late-born daughter finally had a great future now. This naturally made them extremely happy.
“Then big brother Yang must come to the school and find me when you’re free, otherwise, how can I remember big brother Yang?”
“Alright, I’ll definitely go, Yizhong is a well known high school but I’ve never been there before….”
Yang Chen happily replied.
After the meal, Yang Chen was affectionately pulled by Old Li to drink tea and play Chinese chess. To speak the truth, Old Li was a smelly chess player who played with Yang Chen, who had absolutely no idea how to play.
While Li Jingjing filially accompanied her mother in cleaning up the table,
Yang Chen, when he drank too much cola, wanted to go to the toilet to relieve himself. So he told Old Li to wait for him first.
"Old Li, wait for me, I have to go to the toilet first."
Old Li chuckled and nodded, saying
"Sure, take your time. Don't rush."
Yang Chen hurriedly excused himself and made his way to the toilet, hoping he wouldn't miss out on too much of the game.
The toilet in Old Li’s house was at the back of the house, a separate shack. After walking through the small alleyway, the muddle-headed Yang Chen unsteadily pushed open the wooden door of the toilet.
“Yaaa!!!”
A sharp and panicked so
und entered Yang Chen’s ears, immediately raising his head, Yang Chen was dumbfounded.
'Oh, hell no.'
