The old town at night has a unique beauty.
This beauty comes from the joyful laughter and happy atmosphere of the family gathering together after dinner.
The only drawback is...
It has little to do with me.
Fortunately, I was able to see it, and I was also fortunate enough to participate in it to some extent.
...
"Xu Ruo, you don't look like a child from a poor family, so why are you all alone out there?"
After dinner, Li Qingmei cleaned up in the kitchen, while Yan Hai, Yan Yin, and I sat in the dilapidated courtyard, enjoying the breeze and chatting.
Yan Hai looked at me and asked the question that had been bothering him.
I thought for a moment and said, "I am an orphan."
"I grew up without parents and just graduated from high school recently. I was planning to go out and work to earn some money, but I ran into a pickpocket and all my belongings were stolen. That's how it is..."
At this point, I shrugged.
This is not the truth.
However, for the time being, this is a fairly reasonable explanation.
“No wonder.” Yan Hai had no doubt. “You don’t look like a beggar to me.”
Then, looking displeased, he said, "Those pickpockets are a disgrace to Binhai."
“Those who have hands and feet don’t work, but instead do evil things.”
I smiled.
Yan Hai is that kind of person.
He is honest and kind, with no ulterior motives.
"So what are your plans for the future?"
Are you still studying?
After Yan Hai finished speaking up for me, he looked at me and asked a question.
Sure enough, when the older generation chats with younger people who look younger than themselves, they can't stop talking about studying, future prospects, and the future.
When the younger generation gets older, they will become partners.
I really want to say that I'm older than him by the sum of my three lifetimes.
But I held back.
"We have plans, but it depends on whether there's an opportunity to implement them."
"As for studying..." I shook my head, "I probably won't study anymore, and I don't have the means."
"That won't do!" Upon hearing my words, Yan Hai slapped his thigh. "How old are you? You're already not going to study?"
"Young people should read more books."
"There's a saying, what's it again..." Yan Hai scratched his head, racking his brains for a long time, then his eyes lit up, and he finally remembered, saying, "Right..."
"that is……"
"Reading is not the only way out, but it is the greatest shortcut in life!"
"That's what they say." I nodded in agreement, then smiled wryly, "But I don't have the means."
"Money?" Yan Hai looked at me.
I thought for a moment and nodded, "Yes."
“I’m an orphan, where would I get the money to continue my studies?”
To prevent Yan Hai from continuing, I added, "Besides, I didn't get into university either!"
Yan Hai looked regretful.
"I think you're quite smart, young man. It's a real shame you're not studying."
"How about repeating a year?"
"I have no money."
"Shall I help you find a solution?"
"Uncle, there's really no need for that. And aren't you afraid I'm a fraud?" I looked at Yan Hai helplessly. Being kind-hearted is a good thing, but it's not about being kind unconditionally like this.
Upon hearing my words, Yan Hai said seriously, "Uncle does have a good eye for people."
"You must be a good kid."
"Just like my Yan Yin."
"Girl, don't you think so?"
Yan Yin, who was counting stars nearby, looked at Yan Hai with a blank expression, then at me, and nodded obediently, "Brother is a good person!"
"Look, my daughter already said it!"
Doting father!
I chuckled inwardly and cursed, then said helplessly, "Let's be honest."
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