Da Ge

Chapter 31
Unfortunately, his proposal was flatly rejected by Lao Xiong without a second thought.AjfIvxNOHhNnfCGztFLPtIqsmjIlan

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Wei Qian asked, “Why?”BhZuJSXDSrfOldfIPxIVGBcQDepUkf

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Lao Xiong, in his usual tone that could make fire burn on a rooftop and flowers bloom in the street, replied, “Our outlooks on life just don’t align.”xGcRCwjsmoRshnaJADSrHfSQiGjppt

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Wei Qian remained silent, thinking to himself, “You’re unbelievable.”uWTPZUppDImeFlGxJZyYzsQBgGLNoo

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Wei Qian inquired, “Why didn’t you mention our differing outlooks when you hired me to watch the shop?”zaMLtDDxcayvrlOERitbatuhlnAzRq

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Lao Xiong justified, “That was an employment relationship. Now, if you’re going to be a partner and invest, we’re in a different situation. I can’t have a partner with whom I don’t share the same values.”DGNoAybGdzwkuTGXqzIGTQwfVdPVVE

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Wei Qian patiently persisted, “Okay, but what kind of outlook are you looking for exactly?”RYEafHCTowiuqDcrChEfXkJglnJjpJ

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Lao Xiong scoffed, “Asking that question shows that you can’t even articulate your own outlooks effectively. You simply don’t grasp the concept, it’s pitiful really, living without a guiding light in life, wandering aimlessly.”hEaqrXvnghPEOXHIQwUrEeMQAkRCVU

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Wei Qian wondered which lunatic asylum director had neglected their duty, allowing such a character to roam freely and harm society.NrRcSfDOdvFAzXLjvDBeSSmDdKuttT

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Lao Xiong calmly observed him, “You probably think I’m crazy because our outlooks don’t match.”nZPHlYymQeHIZMLKSGZVBnpOAjRhEp

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Wei Qian took a deep breath and engaged in a three-hundred-round negotiation with him.WovHoMoudeZNjcdzmxZMRupLHIiJZY

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Lao Xiong remained stubborn as a mule, refusing to take him along. Wei Qian was tempted to beat him senseless, but he didn’t want to ruin a lucrative opportunity. So, he poured his heart out, “I’ll cover my own expenses, work hard, and handle any rough situations. You don’t even have to pay me. What’s wrong with taking me along?”nqEObdASzFOMJLizsCVstZjulZssIi

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At first, Lao Xiong seemed uninterested, but when he heard this, his expression changed. He looked at Wei Qian with suspicion, “Fight? You know how to fight?”GHKJvaHxQLMMjymOcOLVVCSQfxoCRT

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Wei Qian replied, “Yeah, it’s my backup skill.”dqaukesEZSKenPaNSSTspCrGlRwUDj

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Lao Xiong assessed him for a moment, then unexpectedly nodded, “Fine, as long as you can endure hardship, I’ll take you.”GyhzJcPXaFaceEgZivNyUSVdTSXBCT

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Wei Qian felt satisfied and hopped onto his bicycle, saying, “Alright, thanks, Boss Xiong.”GVIuYGYIoWVPrUrulOnyrWYGbkrfdr

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Lao Xiong called after him, “Hey, we might leave in a couple of days. Can you handle things on your end with school?”NUeXsTchnXCrlxXXDIJlXGJVBJYwne

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Wei Qian replied confidently, “No problem, I’m dropping out.”ToojTKCbTvwtpjFPeHSUKngYLwJbEY

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A hint of admiration appeared on Lao Xiong’s mushroom-like face, “Even though our outlooks don’t align, I have to admit, I admire your daring spirit to drop out and pursue your future. A true warrior.”eeLBDobsplyvsKOKaSUVRZbuxFUJSJ

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Wei Qian, pedaling away on his bike, looked back and answered, “I got accepted to a guaranteed admission program. I’ll start in the fall.”VrlHoodVQoZYLLevVTPgieXQeBdmdw

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Lao Xiong remained silent for a moment.DSRosOkweDCpwChxEoMrNkSlblStvn

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Then, feeling emotionally deceived, he dragged out his words like an opera singer and started cursing behind Wei Qian, “You shameless brat who got guaranteed admission! You still dare to try to blend in with the working class, you, you…”npQGRdnlpaRvLHYfdypCtdXuvVAknT

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Wei Qian hummed a tune and rode off into the distance.bKCJSqlNbYEIBBSTyZjkMONHSOefAF

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And so, Wei Qian embarked on another reckless journey of seeking money at the expense of his life.TlqYSWsYWkSLMoYvgaUhIiQpoUJLEr

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This time, when he left, Wei Qian didn’t leave quietly.ousyAstCXHYvSMcdwjeNQokBnaKtgt

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Firstly, going out to do some small business with Lao Xiong wasn’t something to be secretive about. Secondly, he had indeed grown two years older.kICSnxENHtOJZGgHgfoIKdpNqZGPjw

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Empathizing, Wei Qian thought, if he were San Pang and suddenly received a mysterious distress message, then heard such horrifying truths, he would have gone mad.SZKhDUjpTqrYAtSbGkowAzsLPOZyzy

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The passage of time left its mark. It made him realize that it was Ma Zi and San Ge who had indulged him and accommodated him all these years, and now it was Grandma Song who tolerated him and took care of him. He also began to admit that despite harboring deep resentment, he had been acting recklessly all along.WygCeVcagHgacXbWKbidxaFjOhdTmw

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Ma Zi was gone for good, but there were still two left, and he wanted to treat them better.KwaKwLScOysCdJXuMjetLrfwnvBmYN

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Before leaving, Wei Qian informed Grandma Song, notified San Pang, and finally went to Ma Zi’s house, informing Ma Zi’s mother and leaving her a thousand yuan, coaxing her by saying it was sent by Ma Zi.qHibmHsrMrnRqAxnXdThaYzUbbYUKc

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He didn’t tell those two kids.jJHxBuofBHcJbABlPgSUDdmFZCYePo

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There was no need, and after the last trip to the South, Wei Qian was almost afraid of Wei Zhiyuan.VxMufceSoTNbOWetXJUIyxbnnmCnkU

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The kid may not be small in stature, but he clung to people like a child who never grew up.sMXMIIZaXhmptlguFCikAXuDzlHKQW

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Two years ago, it was summer vacation. This time, Wei Qian was afraid Wei Zhiyuan might even stop going to school altogether, so he decided to leave without notice—Wei Zhiyuan was definitely capable of such a thing.xscFiJypMkHzhUZttjyBTCRBLsCcHH

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But Wei Zhiyuan still sensed something was off.qQPzTTWbIRcLldGpCKFrCrAxRwiVmk

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It started the night before Wei Qian left. In preparation for the journey, Wei Qian bought a packet of common medications and just as he returned home and set them down, Ma Zi’s mother wheeled herself out, calling him from downstairs, saying the TV was broken.GNVgGQGVjXoKNfkBqzpBrZCHemjARs

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Wei Qian hurriedly went to help her fix it, completely forgetting about the medicines.cxCDynNhUeQvfrXTxQYbTuvWWQWwaH

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When he returned, he found Wei Zhiyuan sitting in a chair, carefully examining the types of medications.EQqvUqqSakUkoeAlySZvonjMOacJcy

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Wei Zhiyuan opened his mouth and asked, “Brother, where are you going?”sqwoDFjoIVhMPWXMdGNGlyMpJDKlUT

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Wei Qian himself didn’t know why, but when he heard this question, his hairs stood on end, almost feeling a sense of panic as if caught red-handed. His tongue tied up in knots, he stuttered for a moment before concocting a plausible explanation for their little master at home, “Go, go where? What where? Nowhere! Oh, it’s almost summer, and it’s easy to get heatstroke or catch a cold, so I’m preparing in advance.”vxqjQlNbqlHHrKnJUAMwxigEwYmrTv

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Wei Zhiyuan silently glanced up at him, didn’t say a word, and put the plastic bag containing the medicine back where it was. He clearly saw a packet of motion sickness pills and a few glucose tablets inside.PvcXvedEAnQLWtetXhOXmYWSyEJHkU

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Grandma Song had been instructed by Wei Qian not to tell the younger ones, fearing they would get anxious, especially fearing that Wei Zhiyuan wouldn’t focus on his studies. She came out of the kitchen with the food and caught sight of the scene, hastily covering up by saying, “That’s what I asked your brother to buy. He’s not going anywhere. This child, always imagining things. Hurry up and grab your chopsticks, it’s time to eat.”HFykdAJokIvfEIpWfIMZpewdwDcrZf

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Her blatant lies, coupled with her theatrical tone, almost turned the situation into a farce. How could Wei Zhiyuan not see through it?ToQJJbTExyDuHNgJbQDgWUbccrcQPb

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Glancing back at the dining table, all he saw were several plates of dumplings—fine, dumplings for the one who’s leaving, noodles for the one who’s staying, she still respected tradition.UITyCnOUVEtVABoXlmKJvZCXkRpRgX

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Wei Qian had nothing to say to the old woman who persisted in interfering with his affairs. He saw through her tactics. Let her spread rumors on the grapevine, she promised to be accountable to the organization. Let her keep secrets, that was her own undoing.bCpwsaIhYAXkBLFmUGYNNyeTEwPOah

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Grandma Song’s method of keeping secrets had always been the same: fearing others wouldn’t know.zFlOnrOqpwkiKYrmfpmWLqUZLSJwDI

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Wei Zhiyuan wasn’t a mild-mannered character, but he also never learned to flare up in anger. It was his innate temperament. No matter how stormy it was inside him, he wouldn’t explode in a fit of rage. Instead, he expressed his extreme disappointment and grievances with silent expressions and eyes.JHlYnrZfldnIjVUZVPEkbQNADilDDT

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He had already figured out what his big brother was up to, and Grandma knew it.cOyDhFhPWweJRJhwbFbXoWXDCeCLwv

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Yet, they still treated him like an ignorant child… Even though he had stopped pretending to be foolish and playing around with Xiao Bao, even though he no longer pretended to be innocent and playful, and was now racing towards the standards of adults, he dared not pause for a moment.uHdIaGPONAuTiQAqrxxhXLzbnIdenY

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For a thirteen or fourteen-year-old boy, the restlessness of adolescence and the rapid changes in body and mind made it increasingly difficult for Wei Zhiyuan to endure his brother’s attitude towards him. The pent-up frustration in his heart had no outlet, only simmering beneath the surface like a dormant volcano.mDmLBYkUswUTZyodCxbELnEVoKiGqC

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Before going to bed that night, Wei Zhiyuan took out a notification letter and handed it to Wei Qian, “Can you sign this for me?”hdLvZMXAqKNumwRmPijpmUOdUDpAtt

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He spoke as if handing over a confession letter, staring at his toes with his head bowed and a cold expression on his face.SGjVqedBhcoXTBaLdmAsfqQbPJyyWB

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Wei Qian glanced at it, “Summer camp? What summer camp?”saMYPAIJqmcnGzEVLXebjLEfzuHTQd

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Wei Zhiyuan replied coldly, “Our school recently organized a math Olympiad selection competition. I was selected, and I’ve been chosen to attend training during the summer… Oh, students who have attended the training can directly enter the key classes in our school’s junior high department.”PqBdRWAgGHrSnijmlUTCCojClTIbAi

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If it were any other child, they would have proudly shown off to the adults. But Wei Zhiyuan seemed to only want Wei Qian to sign as his guardian, his face tense, devoid of any joy.NvHevceSrXKzODbltuyCzArMNvWAnq

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He couldn’t bring himself to feel joy; after all, he was powerless in front of his big brother.JlGiVYGhkDVQBsZINAkYrWsWjlCsrF

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However, his young guardian felt pleasantly surprised—especially when he saw that only one student per subject was selected from the whole school, making Wei Qian feel exceptionally proud. He couldn’t help but smile, but then he thought he shouldn’t show too much happiness, lest the child become too proud. So, he cleared his throat, forced his mouth to straighten, signed the paper, and said in a serious tone, “Since you’re going, study hard. Being chosen means the teachers at school recognize your potential. Don’t embarrass yourself by slacking off.”EawcbZBqwcaYaBfgeSWpUCRIBBNVfz

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Wei Zhiyuan nodded meekly.zlPDsxmuGuTIDPnbyRVoxffUZgQOce

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Wei Qian patted his pocket, then remembered something, and unlocked a small drawer, taking out some money and putting it in an envelope. As he did this, because he was so pleased, he accidentally knocked over the bottle of flower-scented water Xiao Bao had placed on the table. Although he quickly caught it, some of the liquid still splashed onto his wrist.TokoDFEYYaCRcJDcDupROGKbdPQUYk

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Wei Qian quickly tore off a piece of paper to wipe his wrist clean and handed the envelope to Wei Zhiyuan, “I’ve left this outside for you. If you need to stay somewhere else, don’t hesitate to spend it on food and drinks.”LiJtqJCZUoKaAOFmkPSFCrvDqjHNfc

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After saying that, he lifted his hand and casually ruffled Wei Zhiyuan’s hair.lfXkzLgBlGuEZkrBOBAVhIXlLomzQv

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The fragrance of the flower-scented water mixed with alcohol still lingered on his wrist. His fingers were slender and strong, and suddenly Wei Zhiyuan felt as if a current surged into his brain from the top of his head. He couldn’t help but blush uncontrollably.yitoGLIUsIyrmTlRttSDGgAvaRGvxk

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After blushing, he began to feel a mix of inexplicable embarrassment and indignation, a feeling too complex to put into words.UbXaTLrqEPMfESLgZIcRdZVwLLrNED

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Wei Zhiyuan suddenly called out, “Brother…”edCRZZhAWjBzlwSBeXdNxhzIXkejaT

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Wei Qian turned back to look at him.aaEbGUdVRRRmJycKhIojKfAWFJUETE

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Wei Zhiyuan wanted to tell his brother that from now on, he had his own path to walk, his own direction to grow into an adult. He wouldn’t cling to his big brother like a vine anymore, nor would he blindly follow his brother’s footsteps like he did two years ago, risking everything to be a burden.tBIotbEBfSFttQJVfOpznBMeNrIXCJ

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He would become a Wei Zhiyuan who stood tall and proud, not a spineless follower.sIhZvtAhPxUxfVLAaMCJnxgkXkKLbp

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However, despite facing Wei Qian’s joyful yet restrained expression, the words on the tip of Wei Zhiyuan’s tongue rolled around in his throat, then returned to where they came from, scattering into a silent flock of crows.qYXTZibOKcZWRUKSbzlnTbHfjOiUZI

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He shook his head silently, without further ado, deciding not to say anything.kkgrYNpDmvxvgMCVkqseIAEsfiLGfq

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The next day, Wei Qian watched Wei Zhiyuan ride his bike with Xiao Bao to school, and only then did he breathe a sigh of relief, understanding the true intentions behind their departure. He packed his bags and went out to meet Lao Xiong and the others.imQCAYzkCRBNQLzftFsyfRuTQUKCLo

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Lao Xiong, wearing his big frog sunglasses and a sun hat, chewing gum, gave Wei Qian some final instructions before they left, “It’s okay if you come with me, but let me be clear: the railway there still isn’t finished. We’ll have to drive in. The terrain may be flat in some places but higher in altitude, making it difficult to traverse, especially the mountain roads. Every year, there are many souls who meet their end in accidents. We won’t be back until the end of July at the earliest. It’s not an easy journey, are you sure you want to come with me?”BwFnjQSuXHBYfNfBQuAOHqrkaGXULV

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Wei Qian nodded without hesitation.uUbPIUykQLNnOSqirJzkIOxkGdlmsc

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Lao Xiong sighed, shaking his head and prepared to continue with his hypnotic storytelling-like speech, only to be interrupted by Wei Qian, who couldn’t take it anymore.fwhQZyzxzMqGOgzqMbUnVUotAqRSiG

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Wei Qian said, “Lao Xiong, listening to you talk always reminds me of a line of poetry.”jHlajWVErwdCNRuvVRFbNTOeikFBbi

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Lao Xiong looked at him.oUtqFNHMtOXHPxrSlFEeUJTpNMOTDn

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Wei Qian continued, “Before setting out, sewing stitches tight, fearing a late return.”sQcXwUGLhxNSjhHRLtwGgUCtdkUUxX

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Lao Xiong, with his big frog sunglasses, pondered for a long time. It wasn’t until the car had already left the city that he woke up from his reverie and asked, “Wait, isn’t that line about an old woman? You scoundrel.”DsWphFJHVSJkctJKArHhWVIXicYTeo

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Wei Qian knew Lao Xiong was ignorant, but he didn’t realize he was this ignorant. What amazed him even more was that despite being so ignorant, he dared to pretend to be refined… This man was truly beyond words.mtNhgJoBUGGYpszVrYNpEgsZBmDkiX

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As Wei Qian followed Lao Xiong on this journey, he quietly disappeared for several months. At first, he would occasionally call to check-in, but eventually, there was no news at all.yzIrnxrJPmsGkCgJeYbUDMfVqRCnFM

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During this time, Xiao Bao muttered several times, but Wei Zhiyuan didn’t mention a word. Grandma Song suspected that this stubborn child was bottling up his emotions.YldkdrPkwJtWrdOCyDdTdUxlmSHIaL

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Alone in the empty bed, Wei Zhiyuan stayed up every night past midnight, using up his exercise books, turning them into scratch paper, filling every corner with calculations. In just three or four days, he would finish an entire thick notebook.iyiyuEtfQEMPzetzITSdqWlpMCsCMA

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Grandma Song, unable to understand those calculations, reluctantly kept the scraps of paper as a tool for educating Xiao Bao every day.viWzfsTAXDKnmdwjWSDJJOFGyFPadV

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Xiao Bao endured this inhumane torture because her once gentle grandmother had only one thing left to say to her, “Look at others, then look at yourself.”osXkgprlrJJhuLbqSHplhqHCgINxXa

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Muttering aimlessly, Xiao Bao said, “I’m just an average student.”hFOuOjEsqNrzgCyYDERagLBCQEZzQX

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“Average student,” Grandma Song replied with a chopstick to her head, drawing an unfounded conclusion, “Being an average student is shameful!”BQiHYdROlURBDJeeUAoqTnooftKTAo

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Xiao Bao couldn’t even understand the subtitles on the news, let alone read big characters. Yet, she dared to boast about being an average student…aShKnhxhRQNorWSmiAFwfZBPPgtrGJ

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Being an average student was perfectly fine; it wasn’t the end of the world!ONkVSoLlBTZxvcaSHOuvjhriJoTofz

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Xiao Bao felt that Grandma Song didn’t understand anything and couldn’t be reasoned with.JGyfSGkglUmAjUmBqXSSVIYGUBKPLA

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Her big brother threatened to cut her hair, her second brother was the infamous “others,” and her grandmother had become a chatterbox. Xiao Bao felt like she was a scapegoat in this family, unable to do anything right.NfbnbwGhqsmVbpvmHpNvaZKvLUMSEB

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Soon, summer arrived, and still, there was no news from Wei Qian.sajDMoFbWEqhzEFvydqRBXEVVjRtjs

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One day, Wei Zhiyuan skipped classes to participate in a mock exam at school and returned home early. Grandma Song asked him to buy twenty kilograms of rice, so Wei Zhiyuan rode his bike to the store. On the way, he passed by a community activity center. At first, he casually rode past it, but for some reason, he suddenly stopped.gbkqWeisxzSnvfbHGGRuTMaqtUkXPq

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Inside the activity center, a teacher-like figure was leading several eight or nine-year-old children in rehearsal. Of course, children’s performances weren’t particularly interesting. Wei Zhiyuan’s gaze fell on a man.yeSUPoyMsdTnBSUIqgSDnUnNluYwhI

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He was in his early forties, with a hunched back and a stubble on his shoe-shaped face, wearing dirty clothes that made him look sleazy.ZmrhFtBRIEZNfixhCFclOAeFczlDIZ

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The man was sitting on a public bench, his eyes fixed on the children dancing to the music, his gaze almost tangible, dangerously close to touching the children.NQNwsNKxkERLkSEtzHnpvOWbVbOHsa

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Even if this guy turned to ashes, Wei Zhiyuan would recognize him—it was the pedophile he had once chased away with a steel pipe.JWasCCuTQPtZpbNCyELBmGuJYJThJd

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Wei Qian had been looking for this man, but he never found him. Unexpectedly, Wei Zhiyuan stumbled upon him out of nowhere.xissmiPVuMVBFDWGCwXZNLNzzjnJxg

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Wei Zhiyuan pushed his bike and hid behind a corner, like a young leopard on its first hunt, exceptionally patient. He observed the man like a mantis stalking its prey.TIiRkdbbVgfEJEYkfQUFfXSwUPRYSk

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After waiting for over an hour, the children finished their rehearsal. Wei Zhiyuan noticed that as the children noisily exited the community activity center through the iron gate, the pervert couldn’t help but stand up and follow them.irAuDPlawAWZYzhPyCpxwWBbiudFRY

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Unfortunately, a female teacher accompanied them the whole way, so he didn’t find an opportunity to make a move.FgrNbFqHgoOQolyJvhZEnMOcuPfEDt

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The man looked like a goose with a long neck, drooling as he stared for a long time. It wasn’t until the children were out of sight that he finally turned around, his pants bulging.ZtMwVVVjLZUbCRjnWTSHqzdHiSUtPl

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With few people on the street, the man unabashedly rubbed himself as he walked, heading in another direction. Wei Zhiyuan hesitated for only a second before locking his bike by the roadside and quietly following.rxpDhTKOLdFycwKXgrictkdIXandbp

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This nearby elementary school was a newly established branch of a public school, located in a relatively remote area. Wei Zhiyuan guessed that this might be why the pervert started frequenting this area.dPIUiocbpHwqLyopyfmwxByPGHryAv

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After nearly forty minutes of trailing him, Wei Zhiyuan saw the man enter a meat processing factory. Quietly, he retraced his steps, bought rice, and returned home. Upon arriving home, he didn’t mention a word, as usual. He washed dishes with Xiao Bao and tidied up the kitchen.vKKZPKUWtDrOBUrrfjILSqCiZDUhFF

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Grandma Song uttered a brief reminder before heading out again to do her chores.nBdjbqVhaBCwWQiyXDCWFOOXMukKzz

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Wei Zhiyuan reviewed his lessons, skimmed through some of the math books the teacher had given him, and the room was so quiet that even the ticking of the clock was audible. After completing everything, Wei Zhiyuan finally lifted his eyes and glanced at Xiao Bao’s tightly closed door, his dark eyes akin to ink dots.hWMRRjjLSnRzODBbXTAVNknHhYCuYx

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Then he retrieved a new notebook and wrote down the date and the address of the meat processing factory.qgZKcUGfputZzhUNZhoewOOFgELpEm

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