Chapter 142 Trigger

"What's wrong with you? You clearly can't eat spicy food, but you insist on eating it. Don't you want your stomach anymore? There are non-spicy dishes over there. In order to take care of the elderly 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 in the end.

"I can eat it." Yuan Ji said calmly.

Yu Wan, "…it would be very uncomfortable if I got an upset stomach after eating this."

Yuan Ji raised his eyes and glanced at her, "I'm not that delicate."

Yu Wan just laughed in her heart, obviously disagreeing.

But Master Yuan insisted on eating it, so she didn't resist. 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 on the sun terrace and chatted with each other.

Professor Zhang also enjoyed this leisurely moment and chatted with the elderly 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 being surrounded by two or three grandmothers who were caring for him.

What is the topic that rural women like to talk about most? Of course, it is marriage.

"What's your name, and how old are you?"

"What do you do for a living? How many people are there in your family?"

"Do you have a girlfriend? Do you want us grandmas to introduce one to you?"

Yuan Ji had never seen such a scene before, and was left speechless by everyone's questions. He was only rescued by Yu Wan's return.

"Grandmothers, his family is rich, and his marriage is arranged by his parents. It's no use asking him, he can't make the decision."

The grandmothers sighed, "We are so modern now, why are we still arranging marriages?"

Another grandmother said, "You should do what you like in your life, otherwise you will regret it when you die."

"You are so free and easy by yourself, but we are not like that. Our children and grandchildren need money, and we have to live outside all year round, and we can't take care of ourselves. I am really worried that I will die one day and won't be able to see them for the last time."

Yuan Ji, who was originally indifferent, seemed to be triggered by something and his eyes moved.

This atmosphere did not last long, because when everyone failed to inquire 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, 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 get older, others will choose you, and you will have fewer choices."

Yu Wan felt a little embarrassed. She was also 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 one, or can't find the right one for the time being?"

"You can tell us what kind of people you like, and if we meet them later, we can introduce you to some."

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. If Yu Wan can pass the important exam of the Guild School and become famous in one battle, she will be more popular in the Guild School 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 good news, "That's because there are too many choices. There must be a lot of good 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 talking. 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 and informed them of an important event.

Someone died.

The one who died was an old lady.

When Yu Wan arrived at the scene, she found out that the dead person had said during the day that his children and grandchildren were all living outside, and they had not seen them once a 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 work? After the old man had his fill, he went home to wash up and go to sleep. He never woke up again after he passed away.

The doctor at the scene examined the elderly 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 this or that kind, 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 a proper one.

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 place, she heard him say.

"If she wants to see her children and grandchildren so much, why doesn't she go out with them?"

This is what he couldn't figure out.

Yu Wan said, "Because there is no money, the adults need to take the children out to earn money and study. The old man is in poor health, so if he can take care of himself at home, it will be considered a help. 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 live comfortably."

Yu Wan had a lot of emotions today. After all, a living person was gone in the blink of an eye.

"There are a lot of 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 through most of their lives and have seen through the essence of life, enjoying life while you can is their responsibility. Otherwise, they will be buried with all kinds of regrets. How miserable it is."

Yuan Ji asked, "If they had money, would they not have such regrets?"

Yu Wan, "Let me put it this way. Money can solve most problems in life. The remaining small part is also because we don't have 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 a certain emotion. 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% of people have, because he had enough money to pursue all kinds 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.