C3

When my father saw that Mom was fine, he pulled me out of the house. I watched him crouch at the edge of the eaves, his head in his hands, as if in pain.

I was even more upset. Maybe I didn't ask this question and there was no such thing. It's just that I still don't understand how this insignificant matter could become the source of my parents' pain!

"Rich son," my father said, turning his head. His voice was hoarse, and I couldn't believe that in such a short time, he would be old.

"Father..." I shivered slightly.

"What do you want to know? I'll tell you. I'll tell you everything!"

Tears were already streaming down my face, and I threw myself into my father's arms.

"I won't ask, I won't ask. Rich son won't ask anymore. Dad, don't be like this …" My heart was filled with regret, but what could I do now that things had come to this?

My father held me and cried all night, but he still didn't say anything. Maybe he didn't have the courage to say anything. It was dawn when I helped him to his bed and lay down next to his mother.

I made breakfast and placed it on the table. I picked up my bag and prepared to head to the academy. I really want to pretend that nothing happened, but my heart forbids this.

Little Fatso, Little Treasure, and Little Yu are still waiting for me at their usual place.

"Fugui, what kind of story do you have today?" Little Fatso asked me while chewing on his sugar.

I was depressed. I wanted to pretend that I was fine, but I couldn't hide the sadness in my eyes and the fatigue in my eyes. I opened my mouth and shook my head without saying anything.

"What's the matter, rich boy?"

Seeing my expression darken, Little Fatty and Little Treasure, and even Little Yu, who had always been on bad terms with me, ran over to ask.

The way I looked at them was a kind of simple friendship and concern. My heart warmed, and I wanted to say something, but just as I opened my mouth, I felt a sharp pain in my throat, making me unable to speak. I think I cried too hard last night and my voice was hoarse.

I shook my head, indicating that I was fine. With a smile that was even uglier than crying, I lowered my head and slowly walked away.

Little Fatty and the others were obviously frightened by me, but they couldn't stop worrying. They followed by my side, whispering to each other. From time to time, they would glance at me but didn't dare to get too close. Trembling all the way to the academy, they stopped after class.

I was not in the mood to listen to what mister had to say. I was in a trance when I finally got to the semester. My voice was a little better. After calling Little Fatty and the rest with a hoarse voice, I walked over to Mister.

Sir is indeed worthy of being a mister. After seeing me stay alone, he stared at my haggard expression for a while before slowly opening his mouth and saying, "If you have any questions, just ask!"

I hoarsely asked, "Teacher, who exactly is Grandpa Sun? Why are you all hiding this from me?"

Mister shook his head, as if he had already expected this question, and sighed, "Follow me!"

I followed him to the old willow tree. The fish had already taken the bait and was struggling to burst into splashes, but instead of fiddling with the fishing rods, Mister sat down under the tree and stared at the river for a long time before gesturing for me to sit beside him.

"Do you already know something?"

I nodded. "I know that Grandpa Sun is an immortal from the legends, and I also know that you are hiding things from me."

Mr. Wang nodded, then shook his head, "Since you already know, do you know why we are hiding it from you?"

I looked at him and said nothing.

The gentleman loosened his shoulders and looked up at the sun shining through the leaves.

"You know, Peace Village wasn't called Peace Village before, it was called Pauper Village."

I was stunned. Beggar village!

"The beggars from all over the place had nowhere to go, so they gathered here for a temporary rest. At that time, there weren't many people in the village who could eat, not even me. Even after learning two years of lessons from the old master, he still could not escape the fate of begging. Every year, dozens of people would starve to death. Ten years ago, everyone was united to contribute a little to each family. They gathered some money and bought some farm tools and grain. Finally, a few acres of barren land were cleared and some crops planted. In the first year, everyone gained a lot. Although it's less than what we have now, it's still much better than begging for food. "

A tinge of reminiscence appeared in the eyes of the teacher. Although that kind of life was not worth being nostalgic for, after experiencing it, even the past that could not be erased was worth forgiving.

I was curious in my heart about why everyone in Peace Village was living a peaceful life. Even though they weren't rich, they wouldn't be reduced to begging for food no matter what. Even more puzzling is what this has to do with my question.

Mister continued to speak, but in his eyes, it was not reminiscence, but pain!

"The first year, when everyone had a good harvest and saw the sweetness, countless beggars came from all over the place. Everyone was fighting to collect money and continue to cultivate the land. He originally thought that this would be the beginning of a better life, but he didn't expect that the heavens and earth would be heartless, and all things would be considered as worthless! While everyone was full of hope, which is the period before you were born, the sky had fallen into a great drought. Everyone's crops were gone, and everyone's efforts had all gone to waste! "

"Have you ever seen a wailing cry? Have you ever seen a field full of starving people? Have you ever seen a young man eat anything? "

I looked at his pale face and quivering eyes. I had not experienced this, and certainly I could not fully understand the pain in his heart, but ten years later, when he remembered that he had still lost his composure, it seemed that the disaster of the past had greatly affected him.

"What a coincidence. Just when everyone is about to lose all hope and even your parents are about to be unable to hold on, you are about to be born."

"We all advise your parents not to raise you. But you have to know that at that time, even you wouldn't be able to raise your own child! How can you raise a newborn baby!?"

But am I not all right now? I think my parents have no hesitation to give birth to me! These are my parents, and I know them.

As expected, the gentleman leaned against the tree, his eyes filled with infinite relief.

"We all advise your parents to throw you away after you are born and to let you fend for yourself. But your parents wouldn't agree even if you were beaten to death, and your mother risked her life to have you born. If they don't have any objections, what can we say? It's just that my heart is filled with grief. "

"The moment you were born, when the sound of crying rang out, we witnessed the birth of a life, but we did not see the growth of a life. But, we were wrong! "

"As soon as you were born, as soon as you cried, the Grandpa Sun you spoke of silently appeared at the side. When he saw you, he laughed and said, "The heavens are destined, the heavens are destined!" He looked around us. When have we ever seen such a dignified gaze before? Everyone was so shocked that their bodies couldn't help but tremble, and they even wanted to kneel down! "

After saying that, Mister turned his head to look at me. A trace of a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, but there was also a trace of reluctance. Then he glanced at where Grandpa Sun lived and turned around to continue.

"Your grandpa Sun said that you are our lucky star. From now on, he will live here and watch you grow up. However, he said that you have a destiny. When that day comes and you know his true identity, it will be time for you to leave. After he finished speaking, he actually soared into the sky. I don't know what sort of divine ability he used, but I can see that his body was covered with golden light, and the crops that have died a long time ago have grown ten to a hundred times more! "

"At that moment, I will never forget it. How can I forget it!?" That is the turning point of our lives! From then on, the Beggar Village is no longer a Beggar Village, but a named Safe Village. "

"Safe, safe …" Your grandpa Sun lives here and protects our safety. Even though we know that you are the one who brought us this blissful day, in the future, we may have to sacrifice you to maintain it. This peaceful life is peaceful, but in our hearts, where has it ever been peaceful? "

The teacher was somewhat agitated as he spoke a bunch of words in a single breath, carrying along a bit of ridicule and a bit of helplessness.

"Fugui, accompany your parents. Since you already know, you won't be able to accompany them for long. Sir is useless, I can't teach you anything in the future. After you leave, just do as you wish …"

I finally understood why my mother was holding on to my clothes and crying so hard not to let me leave. I also knew why my mother's body was so weak. I am their only child, and I am their hope. I am gone, and I will never come back.

After listening to the story, I quietly got up and walked home with tears in my eyes.

He was still sitting under the old willow tree, watching the hooked fish. I did not see the tears at the corners of his eyes, nor did I hear the murmurs in his heart.

This was the last time I saw Mister. He told me everything in my father's place. I understood that he couldn't bear it, but I didn't say a word of thanks … Grandpa Sun, he didn't lie to me. It's not that he was afraid that no one would bring him death that's good for me. It's just that I don't know if the fate he spoke of is a fishing rod, waiting for a foolish fish like me … When I got home, my parents had already finished cooking and were waiting for me.

"He's back!" My father's hoarse voice sounded, causing me to tear even more.

My mother hugged me. "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back …"

Our family had a good time at dinner. We didn't mention Grandpa Sun, nor did we know that he was lying on a bamboo chair watching us.

When night falls, my parents hug me and sleep. In this sleep, I sleep very sweetly, very sweetly. However, on a night like this, in the future, can I still sleep … When I woke up at dawn, my parents were still sleeping. The moment I got up, they woke up at almost the same time.

"Rich son …"

"Mom, don't worry, I won't leave. I just want to make breakfast. Dad still has work to do in a bit!" I comforted her.

When my mother heard this, she revealed a happy smile. So did my father. He let me get up and silently looked at me.

It is just that, when there are already wounds in my heart, pain, it will always be there …