Chapter 2: Memories

Memories fast forward to a summer afternoon, with clear skies and blazing heat and no wind. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 The old willow tree in front of the info orphanage is very old, with cracked trunks and sparse leaves, and it seems that it will fall down at any moment under the scorching sun. The cicadas chirp in the old willow trees and in the distance are the only lasting sounds in this place.

This year, Ling Feng was fifteen years old. The once immature child has become a teenager, his body is more slender, and although his face has not yet grown, it can be regarded as delicate, especially the unique temperament that makes him different. He stood in front of the windowsill where he had sat every day since he was a child, looking into the distance against the sun, frowning, and silent for a long time.

"Ling Feng, have you thought about it?" Behind him came the old dean's old words, with a few coughs, accompanied by the sound of crutches hitting the ground. "Although the gentleman once said that he would pay for your studies in full, now that your compulsory education is over. If you're going to go to school, it's high school, and if that gentleman doesn't pay for your studies, the orphanage can't afford that high cost now. And you're fifteen years old, you'll be an adult next year, it's time to leave. ”

Ling Feng didn't turn around, still silent. The old dean sighed, many years ago, he cared for Ling Feng the most, but over the years, the orphanage has received less and less funding, and the children often can't eat at all, and Ling Feng's living expenses are like the last straw on his head, which is enough to make the orphanage nearly unbearable. But over the years, the old dean didn't forcibly send Ling Feng away, and Ling Feng didn't want to leave, so he didn't force it. Although there was a lot of pressure and the opposition of many children in the orphanage, the old dean still insisted.

Ling Feng finally let out a long sigh as well, because the old dean had told him that young people shouldn't always sigh. He naturally understood how much the old dean had paid for him, and he also understood the embarrassment of the orphanage now. When he finally made up his mind not to study anymore, and was about to speak to the old dean, there was a knock at the door of the orphanage.

A very ordinary and even somewhat historical sedan was parked at the gate of the courtyard, and there was still some dust on the door. Although it was so inconspicuous, the old dean rushed to the gate of the courtyard as quickly as possible, regardless of his age, and his eyes were very respectful. Ling Feng was very apprehensive, but also full of respect. Because he knew that the person who came was Uncle Tian.

A man who was still handsome in middle age got out of the car, wiped his sweat casually, his slightly tanned face was angular, and he was still smiling in the hot sun. This man is not simple. Although Ling Feng has lived in a simple place since he was a child, and spends most of his time in orphanages except for school, he also knows that Uncle Tian is not an ordinary person, but a very famous star.

In order to pay tribute to him, Ling Feng used to spend a long time in the familiar candy store next door to the school every day, and seriously watched a TV series starring Uncle Tian. Although Ling Feng would not buy candy in the candy store at any other time except for the Spring Festival, the old owner of the candy store knew Ling Feng's life experience and situation, and also knew why he wanted to watch this TV series from the mouth of a young child, and always let Ling Feng stare at the TV in the store and watch it seriously. At this time, the sunset was slanting in the west outside the candy store, and Ling Feng spent one warm dusk after another.

Ling Feng stepped forward quickly and handed over a tissue, hoping that Uncle Tian could wipe his sweat well. But the middle-aged man smiled and waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need it. He walked up to Ling Feng, looked at the young man who was only half a foot lower than him now, and said, "Ling Feng, don't worry about the tuition fee in high school, I will pay your tuition in full." But you'll have to earn your own living expenses. Because I hope that you can hone yourself more, so that you can gain a good foothold in society in the future, not to mention how great a big person you are, at least you must become a man who can take charge of yourself and succeed. I hope that one day in the future, you will look back on this life, even if you have regrets, but you will not regret it. People have to have big ambitions, and work hard for big ambitions, do you understand? ”

Ling Feng raised his head, facing the scorching summer midday sun, the light was so dazzling that he couldn't see Uncle Tian's expression clearly, but Ling Feng still looked at Uncle Tian's eyes and replied firmly, "I promise." I rarely make commitments, but as long as I do, I will do my best. The young man's gaze did not dodge, and it was still clear and firm.

"Good. Ling Feng, your performance is beyond my expectations. I hope you can do what you promised, and become a man who is in charge in the future, and look back on this life and will not regret it. I believe you. The middle-aged man smiled and appreciated, and handed a bank card to Ling Feng, "There are 60,000 in this bank card, and the password is still the same." Your tuition should be enough, and you can decide the rest. ”

Ling Feng's gaze froze slightly, but he still put it away. But he said slowly: "Uncle Tian, maybe you are not familiar with this place, and the tuition fees don't need so much at all. I won't ask for all this money. I will earn my own living expenses, except for tuition fees and my accommodation expenses, and the rest of the money will be given to the orphanage. I've grown up here all these years and it's time to give back. After all, I'm leaving. ”

The middle-aged man was slightly stunned, over the years, he had seen too many teenagers who had taken all the bills, and after they received help, no one had contacted him again except for asking for the so-called tuition fees again. Of course, he didn't have the idea of hoping that Ling Feng would repay him, and even thought that Ling Feng would be excited to take all the orders and would not distribute the funds to the orphanage. But Ling Feng didn't.

After a moment of silence, he looked up to the sky and smiled freely, and said heartily: "Ling Feng, you are the best character boy I have ever seen, and you know how to repay your kindness. I'm sure what you say will be done. It's been a long time since I've remembered a teenager I helped, and today I remember you, and I hope you don't let me down. After saying that, he patted Ling Feng on the shoulder and turned to leave.

When the sound of the car starting, Ling Feng suddenly realized. He waved his hand in the direction that Uncle Tian was driving away, his eyes as clear as ever.

After Uncle Tian left, Ling Feng only took one-sixth of the bank card, and gave the rest of the money to the old director of the orphanage to renovate the house and pay for the children's living expenses.

In this way, Ling Feng went to high school smoothly. In order to facilitate his schooling, he rented an attic near the school, which is located in the suburbs and does not cost much to rent nearby. After so many years, Ling Feng's personality is still lonely, except for school time, part-time time, and sleep time in the room, he is out alone. During this time, Ling Feng was like a different person, and his personality had completely changed. He had learned to drink, and he would rather save money for a meal for breakfast, buy a bottle or two of beer, and sit on the dock by the river in the middle of the night, lonely against the river, drinking in sip of it. But Ling Feng's life is still so simple, and he has always lived simply.