Chapter 142 Touched
"What's wrong? You clearly can't eat spicy food, but you insist on eating it. Do you not want your stomach anymore? There are non-spicy dishes over there. In order to take care of some elderly people and children, you can eat the food over there." Yu Wan was really afraid that this young master would get an upset stomach, and it would be her responsibility later.
"I can eat it." Yuan Ji said calmly.
Yu Wan, "...it would be uncomfortable if I got a stomachache later."
Yuan Ji raised his eyes and glanced at her, "I'm not that delicate."
Yu Wan just laughed in her heart, obviously disagreeing.
But Young Master Yuan insisted on eating it, so she didn't stop him. Fortunately, she cooked it only slightly spicy, so it was okay to eat it occasionally.
After eating and drinking, everyone sat on the small stools in the drying yard and chatted with each other.
Professor Zhang also enjoyed this leisurely moment and chatted with the elderly people in the village about other things.
The village chief is also bragging to others.
Yu Wan went to pour two cups of tea for herself and Yuan Ji. When she came back, she saw him surrounded by two or three grandmothers who were caring for him.
What are the topics that rural women like to talk about most? Of course it’s the big issue of marriage.
"What's the boy's name and how old is he?"
"What do you do for a living? How many people are there in your family?"
"Do you have a girlfriend? Do you want us to introduce one to you?"
Yuan Ji had never seen such a scene before. He was speechless after being asked questions by everyone. He was only rescued by Yu Wan's return.
"Grandmothers, his family is rich, and his marriage is arranged by his parents. It's useless to ask him, he can't make the decision."
The grandmothers sighed, "We are so modern, why are we still having arranged marriages?"
Another grandmother said, "It is better to do what you like in your life, otherwise you will regret it when you die."
"You are free and easy on your own, unlike us. Your children and grandchildren all need money. You spend the whole year away from home and can't take care of us. I'm really worried that one day I'll die and I won't be able to see them for the last time."
Yuan Ji, who was originally indifferent, seemed to be touched by something and his eyes moved.
This atmosphere did not last long, because when everyone failed to ask about Yuan Ji's marital status, they turned their attention to Yu Wan.
"Xiao Wan has become successful now. I wonder if she has a boyfriend?"
Yuan Ji looked up at Yu Wan, who smiled and said, "I think it's good to be alone. I'm free and easy, without any worries."
The grandmothers disagreed again, "You can't say that. Women still have to get married and have children, otherwise their lives will not be complete."
Yu Wan did not argue with the backward thinking, "Grandma is right."
"That's right. Pick someone with good conditions while you are young. Otherwise, when you are older, others will choose you and you will have fewer choices."
Yu Wan felt a little embarrassed. She felt a little ashamed to say this in front of her peers.
"Grandma, do you want some fruit? I'll go wash some fruit for you."
"I just had a full meal, what fruit do you want to eat? Or is your marriage more important? Tell grandma honestly, do you not want to find a partner, or can't find the right one for the time being?"
"You can tell us what kind you like. If we meet later, we can introduce you to one or two."
Yu Wan couldn't stand it anymore and was about to find an excuse to leave when Yuan Ji spoke up, "She is very popular in school, and many people are trying to please her."
There is a basis for this statement. Being able to pass the important exam of the Guild School and become famous overnight, Yu Wan's popularity in the Guild School will be higher than she imagined.
So it’s not that she can’t find it, it’s just that she doesn’t want to find it.
The grandmothers also heard the difference, "That's because there are too many choices. There must be many excellent boys in the school. Don't be anxious. Take your time to find the best one."
"It's best to pick the best one before you turn 30, otherwise there will be fewer choices later."
Since it was not their turn to introduce, the grandmothers just joked a few words and stopped talking.
In fact, whether it is Yuan Ji or Yu Wan, a grandmother is just talk. If they are really asked to introduce, they are not qualified.
Grid.
At dawn the next day, the village chief knocked on everyone's door to inform them of an important event.
Someone died.
The person who died was an old lady.
When Yu Wan arrived at the scene, she found out that the person who had died had said during the day that his children and grandchildren were all living outside, and they had not seen them once throughout the year. She was worried that if he died one day, she would not be able to see her family for the last time.
Who knew that the joke would come true? After the old man had his fill, he went home to wash up and sleep, and he never woke up again.
The doctor on the scene examined the old man and confirmed his death.
A heavy feeling rose from Yu Wan's heart. The old man who had eaten and drunk well yesterday and could chat with others was gone today.
She must have looked forward to reuniting with her children and grandchildren every day, but she never got to see them until her death.
Life is full of regrets of all kinds, which make people feel helpless.
Fortunately, there were a lot of people helping this time, so the old man’s funeral was not too shabby.
Professor Zhang even organized everyone to help buy this and that to make the funeral very decent.
After Yu Wan burned incense for the old man, she came out and saw Yuan Ji standing alone in the old man's yard in a daze. Yu Wan didn't want to disturb him, but when she walked out and passed by that side, she heard him say.
"If she wants to see her children and grandchildren so much, why doesn't she go out with them?"
This was the point he couldn't figure out.
Yu Wan said, "Because there is no money, the adults need to take the children out to make money and study. The old man is in poor health, so if he can take care of himself at home, it will be considered as helping. Otherwise, even if she goes with him, she can't help at all. It will be hard for her and the children. It's better for her to stay at home and be comfortable."
Yu Wan had a lot of emotions today, after all, a living person was gone in the blink of an eye.
"There are many frustrations in this world. It's either this or that. That's why old people say, 'Enjoy life while you can.' Because they have lived most of their lives and have seen through the essence of life, enjoying life while you can is the only way to be responsible to yourself. Otherwise, you will go to the grave with all kinds of regrets. How miserable it is."
Yuan Ji asked, "If they had money, would they not feel so regretful?"
Yu Wan, "Let me put it this way. Money can solve most problems in life, and the remaining small part is also because there is not enough money."
In other words, he is so rich, but he is so silent and lifeless all day long. What is going on?
Yuan Ji is not stupid, he also realizes this problem.
There were many things that he couldn't understand before, or had always been trapped in certain emotions. Now that he had witnessed the loss of a life with his own eyes, and with Yu Wan's enlightenment, he suddenly felt enlightened.
Yes, he did not have the worries that more than 90 percent of people have, because he had enough money to pursue a variety of life, and he could have lived a happier life than anyone else.
Why do you let yourself become so dead silent?
Looking at this dilapidated village, Yuan Ji was thoughtful.
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