“Duoduo came back and asked me where you went. I told her you went back to your parents’ home. Whether you make a fuss or ask for money, I still hope you come back. There’s no hurdle that can’t be overcome. Like I said, you’re making things difficult for yourself.” Lu Feng said into the phone.
On the other end of the phone, Jiang Xiaoyan was already sobbing uncontrollably. She wanted to go back, but she didn't know what reason to give herself to convince herself to go back. Even if she gave herself a reason to deceive herself, she really wouldn't be able to live if she went back.
"Please let me go, I beg you, please don't call me anymore. I don't want money, I'm ashamed to face you, and even more ashamed to face your parents..."
"What kind of talk is that?" Song Xuemei snatched the phone and said, "Look at how badly you've bullied my Xiaoyan. Let me tell you, stop talking nonsense about love and affection. Let's talk about money. Only money can solve this. Give me the money, and we'll go our separate ways."
“I can have the money, any amount is fine. I’ll go back tomorrow and we’ll talk in person.” Lu Feng asked, “Is that okay? Take good care of her, don’t let her get angry. Her health was already damaged because of anger.”
"Alright, alright, we'll talk about it tomorrow." Song Xuemei was afraid that Lu Feng would send people to cause trouble, so she warned, "Let me tell you, don't think you can bring people just because you have money. My two eldest sons are not to be trifled with!"
"Just me!"
After Lu Feng finished speaking, he hung up the phone. He felt extremely irritated and the room felt stuffy. He stood up, frowned, and walked downstairs.
"Dad, when is Mom coming back?" Duoduo asked as Lu Feng came downstairs.
"Dad is going to your grandma's house tomorrow. You and Zhou Ya stay here and have a good time. We'll be back in a few days." Lu Feng forced a smile, reached out and patted her head, saying, "Go out and play after you've finished your homework. Don't tire yourself out too much."
"I don't want to play." Duoduo sat down.
Lu Feng sighed and walked out the door. As soon as he came out of the alley, everyone shut up. Now the whole alley knew that Lu Feng was a powder keg and should not be touched.
Inside the convenience store, Lu Feng said to the owner, "Give me two packs of Su cigarettes!"
"Oh dear, what's wrong with you?" The boss was startled when he saw Lu Feng. His hair was disheveled, his eyes were lifeless, his skin was dark, and he looked completely listless.
He put the cigarettes on the counter and said, "You used to be such a spirited young man, how did you fall apart? It's nothing from the past, take it easy. If you look down, you'll see thorns, but if you look up, you'll see a vast sky."
"Thanks!"
Lu Feng walked out of the convenience store. There were several night market vendors outside. At the entrance, a man was shirtless, taking advantage of the last heat of summer, holding a bottle of beer and drinking it all in one gulp.
Some people took off their short-sleeved shirts and draped them over their shoulders, standing to the side with their hands behind their backs, watching others play cards intently.
The place was bustling with activity, filled with shouts, laughter, and people pushing bicycles and greeting each other. Lu Feng stood there, listening to these sounds and watching these people, and felt a little more at ease.
He suddenly realized that he shouldn't let Jiang Xiaoyan accept what he couldn't accept, since he couldn't accept it either. This feeling of being torn apart was something he was experiencing for the first time in both his lives.
Lu Feng didn't understand Jiang Xiaoyan's pain. There is no such thing as true empathy in this world. Your pain is always your pain. People may care about you and worry about you, but no one knows exactly how much you are suffering.
Don't advise people to be magnanimous, or you'll get struck by lightning!
Lu Feng turned and went into the convenience store, bought a bottle of beer, placed it next to the guy drinking, handed him a pack of cigarettes and said, "Want to have a drink together?"
"Brother, you're too kind." The other person said, taking the cigarette and opening the bottle of wine.
Lu Feng lit a cigarette, sat down on the ground, took a beer and clinked glasses with it. Lu Feng then shoved the beer bottle into his mouth and chugged it down. Seeing Lu Feng drink like that, the other person asked, "What's wrong? Can't afford a wife? Don't worry, I'm thirty-six this year and still single. In this life, there are all kinds of opportunities, really. Don't look down on this one moment. Just bear with it and you'll get through this life alone. It's fine."
Lu Feng put down the bottle, finished the whole bottle of wine, let out a burp, and said, "Why are you talking so much? Drink up!"
The other person picked up the bottle and started drinking. Under the moonlight and amidst the noisy chatter, Lu Feng finished his beer and made the man in front of him vomit.
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