It was already night before I knew it, and I was already used to strange things like nightfall starting at four o'clock in the afternoon. Neon lights were flashing in the bustling streets, and various lights and colors were reflected on the glass of the shops and the road, making people feel like they were in a dream.
the illusion within.
Even though it was already dark, there were still patrol planes constantly hovering over the city. Although they were drones, it was still hard work.
Walking back home along the familiar streets, everything on the way seemed to have not changed in any particular way and was still as it was in my memory.
However, every time I return to the courtyard door, see the home with warm lights on, and hear the joyful laughter, I will understand that there has been a change here, full of vitality and happiness.
I looked at the lush green flower tree. The warm light shone on the leaves, dancing in the breeze and playing a sweet symphony.
In this way, neither this family nor you will feel lonely anymore, and there will be a group of energetic family members to accompany you in the future.
I opened the door and walked into the courtyard. When I came back, I could smell the aroma of food from a distance. I guess Barn has already cooked. His cooking skills are indeed excellent and he is very nutritious.
, we should take into account the fact that these children are still in their growing stage.
"Wow! A big star is coming!"
"Wow~ Really, so handsome!"
What's going on? I just walked in and was surrounded by a group of girls within a few steps, including many boys. I just went out for a while. Do you think you can't recognize me?
"What's wrong? You're making a lot of noise."
"Brother Zod, look, there's a big star coming!"
Zod, who came over, looked at me, frowned first, and then showed a puzzled expression.
"Lian Ye?"
"Um."
I nodded, finally someone recognized me.
"What are you doing? You just went out and came back as a different person. It doesn't look like you've had plastic surgery. Why do you feel so changed?"
"It's just a change of clothes and a haircut. The previous clothes are too torn and can't be worn anymore."
"Tsk, just changing clothes and hairstyle can make such a big change? I feel cooler and more handsome. Even I am a little jealous."
Zod gritted his teeth, smashed his mouth and said with his hands folded.
Is it such an exaggeration?
Do I need to thank that boy from Hrifin?
"Zode, have the tableware and ingredients I ordered been delivered?"
"Oh, I've received it. It's really convenient to deliver it to your door. The waiter's attitude is also very good, but I feel a little timid. I tremble after saying a few words to him."
No, that's because you look very fierce. People who are not familiar with you will generally be afraid.
"Everyone, it's time to eat!"
Baan's shout came from the room, is dinner ready?
Go and do a favor.
"need some help?"
"Oh! Thank you..Huh? Who are you?"
Come back to this!!
"You didn't even recognize the boss. Don't you want to hang out anymore, Barn?"
Zod came over and put a hand on my shoulder and said with a smile.
"What?! It's actually the boss! If you look at it this way, it does look very similar!"
Baan showed an expression of sudden realization.
What does it mean to be very similar? I am the same person!
"Stop talking nonsense and let's serve the food. The children have already set the tableware."
"Understood! I'll serve it now!"
Baan immediately went out with a large pot of pork bone soup.
Well, how should I put it? Although Barn is a bit too straightforward and a bit stupid, he is still very capable of action.
At least he can basically do whatever he is asked to do.
However, if there is no one around to take care of him like this, Baan will easily suffer a loss by himself. If he wants to get married, he really needs a wife who is smart and clever enough to make up for Baan's problem of being too straightforward.
Huh? In that case, Dr. Aige seems to be a very suitable candidate. Did Barn think this matter carefully before he fell in love with Dr. Aige? No, no, it's unlikely. This guy doesn't seem like that.
Someone who can think about such long-term things.
Could it be that the choice was made based on instinct? The discernment in choosing a spouse is unexpectedly good, this guy Barn.
The table was filled with the same sumptuous dishes as last night, but the dishes were slightly different, but they were still appetizing.
However, there were still many children looking at me curiously during meals, and it was a little annoying that I had to spend time getting them to recognize me.
"I'm gonna start now."
Put your hands together again and thank you for the gift of food.
Today is another sumptuous dinner.
This dinner made me feel very satisfied, but it was also time to leave.
"Hey, Lian Ye, are you leaving again?"
"Ah, that's right."
The person who came over and called me was Zod. Since the day I came back to Luoan Central City, I have never lived in this house, so I must feel strange.
"Why don't you want to stay here? The housing should be enough."
Sure enough, I was still asked this question.
"It's not that the room is not enough, even if it is not enough, you can still sleep on the floor."
"So why?"
"This is the place where my parents and I once lived together. Ever since they left me, I have been escaping and unwilling to come back here for fear of remembering the fact that my parents are no longer here."
"Are you still scared now?"
"No, I mustered up the courage to come back here. It's just that I've abandoned this home and escaped for so long. Don't you think it's too shameless to come back and move in all of a sudden?"
"I don't think so. At least I, Barn, and these children are all very grateful to you."
Zod said lightly, but his eyes were very sincere.
Thank you, Zod, I am very grateful to you too.
"Maybe, but I hope this home can be a place for those who really need it."
"What about where you belong? Isn't your belonging here not here?"
"...I have no idea."
Yes, I don’t know. I don’t know since when I started not knowing where my home is. When walking on the street, I occasionally feel that I am out of place with this street.
However, even if this is the case, even if you can't find someone to belong to, as long as you know that you still have friends and family around you, the warmth will dispel the uneasiness.
"I'm sorry, Zod, for making you worry. I just still have some things I don't understand, but I already have some clues, so don't worry."
"...Is that so? I understand. I just believe in your choice, but you are welcome to come back here no matter when."
Zod looked at me after being silent for a while and said.
I nodded, then waved goodbye and walked out.
Thank you for your understanding, Zod. I have been thinking about what I should do and what I want to do in this world, but I have forgotten another important thing, that is, what I want, I
Knowing that it is not money, food, or rights, I understand that it should be something deeper and more important, something that I alone cannot obtain.
So before I figure it out, I probably won’t come back to live here, because it’s so warm and so reassuring that it makes me forget about what I want to do, what I want to get, and how things are still happening outside.