On the western border of the empire, a corner of a bungalow is exposed in the picturesque ravine. This is a green and original village, but it also means that it is a poor and backward village.
Ding Meng walked quietly on the secluded mountain road, the dead leaves under his feet rattling under his feet. It was already the late autumn season, but there was no harvest scene, because there was not even a villager on the way.
In the courtyard of a dilapidated two-story bungalow at the entrance of the village, a gray-haired old woman was sewing a piece of coarse cloth with her head down. The dark blue clothes had been washed and turned white, and there were several patches sewn on. But the old woman
Still reluctant to throw it away.
The lives of these poor families have always been like this, and they cannot be more frugal. Ding Meng felt this deeply.
Suddenly, the old woman stopped sewing because she saw Ding Meng at the entrance of the courtyard. The old man's appearance did not actually look older. It might be because of his poor life and rough experiences in the past that his hair was white and his wrinkles were deep.
, so she looks like an elderly village woman.
"Young man, are you from outside?" The old woman looked very kind.
Ding Meng also felt the kindness: "Old man, I'm passing through, going to Sunset Town on the Western Front."
The old woman said: "It's getting late. There are many wild animals on the other side of the mountain and it's not safe. Young man, why don't you rest here for the night and set off again tomorrow morning?"
Is there any beast that Din Meng can't handle? Even the old monster from the stars can be destroyed easily. However, the kindness and kindness of the old woman made Din Meng unable to refuse. He still walked in: "Thank you, old man. My name is Ding Meng."
, I will stay in your courtyard for one night, and I will pay for it."
The old woman smiled and said: "Young man, you are too polite. I see you are not a child of a wealthy family. Are you going to visit relatives in Sunset Town?"
Ding Meng had no choice but to agree: "Yes, I am going to see my distant relatives."
The old woman said again: "Young man, you are about the same age as my boy. Let's take a short break. He went next door and he should be back now."
Ding Meng nodded. It seems that the old man is not a widow. He should have a son, so his life can still be guaranteed.
In the evening, a tall young man wearing linen clothes hurriedly walked in from outside. He had a hatchet on his waist. Although his clothes were tattered, he had a handsome face and a strong body. You could tell at a glance that he was this man.
Hunters in the village.
It's just that he looked a little depressed and a little angry, and he sat down on the straw bench regardless of Ding Meng's presence.
"Ayang, you're back. Is the matter settled?" the old woman asked with concern.
Ayang picked up the gourd on the wooden table and drank most of the water in one go before saying, "I haven't said it yet."
The old woman asked doubtfully: "What's wrong? Are you too angry and annoying Uncle Gui?"
Ayang looked very irritated: "I didn't rush. Uncle Gui said that as long as our family can provide twenty cows, thirty pigs, fifteen pieces of good satin, and build a new house, Uncle Gui will
Promise to marry Amin into our family."
The old woman did not speak. Although she had no expression, the wrinkles on her face seemed to have deepened. She seemed older at this moment.
Ayang said: "Uncle Gui also said that he has also considered our family's situation. This is already the biggest concession. Otherwise, Amin will have to marry the Wang family in the next village. His family and the Wang family have set a date.
We’re here, there will be a wedding on the eighth day of next month..."
When he said these words, Ayang's eyes were red. It was hard to imagine how such a strong and honest farm boy shed tears. It was also obvious how deep his feelings were for the so-called "Amin" in his mouth.
But his family was too poor and had no financial resources, so he could only watch his beloved girl marry someone else. Such things happened all the time, not to mention at the border, even in the big cities of the Federal Empire.
Tragedies throughout the ages will never change due to differences in time and space.
I don’t know how long it took before the old woman let out a long sigh and said tremblingly: "Ah Yang, our family can't afford these things. Maybe this is our fate..."
Seeing his mother's sad expression, Ayang was no longer depressed, but patiently advised: "Mom, I'm not sad, I know you are sad, Amin is a good girl, but we don't have that fate, we can't marry her.
…”
The atmosphere suddenly became silent, and an invisible layer of depression filled the air.
Suddenly, Ayang's demeanor changed. His whole person seemed to have a glimmer of brilliance, but he also seemed to have made great determination, but his eyes were very heartbreaking: "Mom, I have something to discuss with you."
The old woman sighed: "Ayang, just say what you want to say, don't hold it in your heart and feel uncomfortable."
Ayang slowly stood up and said in a heavy and firm tone: "Mom, I want to leave!"
The old woman was a little surprised: "Where do you want to go?"
Ayang gritted his teeth and said: "I want to leave Sunset Village, go to the town, and then go to the empire. I want to go to the Nuoxing Empire while I am young and have a career. In the future, when I am successful, I will come back.
I’ll take you and Amin away together, but..."
He lowered his head again, not daring to face his mother's eyes.
The old woman is already in her final years. If he leaves, no one will be able to take care of her. Even if he waits for him to make a career and come back, it is still unknown whether the old woman will still be there.
But if he didn't leave, his life would be doomed. He would be doomed to live in the mountains and forests, make a living by chopping firewood, be poor all his life, be despised, despised, and looked down upon by others, and he would not even be able to save his most beloved girl.
Maybe it doesn’t take a lifetime, maybe one day you encounter a wild beast and die in the wilderness...
He doesn't want to spend this life doing nothing, he wants to stand up, straighten his back upright, and say to all those who look down on him: No one can reject me!
This is really the most difficult multiple-choice question for young men in the world.
He thought that his mother would not agree, but the old woman stood up tremblingly and looked at him with eyes full of kindness and care: "Ah Yang, go ahead!"
Ayang was extremely shocked: "Mom, how come you..."
The old woman interrupted him: "Ayang, your ancestors have been in this ravine for generations. They have been working hard and suffering all their lives. I also hope that you can go out and see the outside world. Take a walk. No.
I beg you to be as successful as you can be. I just hope you won’t be looked down upon by others anymore. I don’t want you to be like your father and the others, unable to afford even a single financial contribution..."
A Yang said: "But what will you do if I leave? Who will take care of you?"
The old woman showed a kind smile: "Silly boy, I can take care of myself. If you succeed in the future, I will be more happy than anything else. I will wait here for you to come back and take me to the city to enjoy your happiness. I won't
Becoming a burden to you..."
With a "pass" sound, Ayang knelt down on one knee in front of his mother.
All mothers in the world are the same. They all want their children to be successful and have a glorious ancestor. For this reason, they can bear any grievances and are willing to accept any sufferings.
Ayang lowered his head and said nothing more. No one could clearly see the expression on his face at this moment, but his tears fell down one by one, soaking the land of his hometown...
Ding Meng had been watching quietly from the side. He did not speak, because he knew what happened later. The poor and down-to-earth peasant boy in front of him really left Sunset Village. He went to the Nuoxing Empire. He worked hard silently.
He worked hard, worked hard in silence, passed through all the obstacles, and finally became the supreme commander of this empire. He was famous all over the world, and he became the wise and terrifying, sunny and complex, philanthropic, kind and ruthless writer.
Head Yang.
The old woman in front of him was Wen Yang's mother. The scene in front of him was exactly the scene where the head of state Wenyang said goodbye to his lonely old mother and left for the empire alone.
Ding Meng really didn’t know what to say or what to do. If Wen Yang was allowed to go on the road like this, how many swords and swords and bloody storms would be caused in the federal empire in the future. How many innocent people would die and how many families would be killed because of him.
He will suffer misfortune because of him,
The war in the southern sky, the war in the Wochu Galaxy, left corpses everywhere and rivers of blood. Later, even those masters and strong men would be involved, such as Zhong Yalin, Gong Ping, Lin Fei, Guan Lin, Chou Nu, Zhong Linfei, etc.
Guan Xinqing, Ji Chenxue, Ji Chenyu...
If Wen Yang had not been allowed to leave, what happened later would not have happened. But the scene of mother and son parting in front of him made Ding Meng just unable to harden his heart and stop them, because he had also been poor, down and out, and despised by others.
He was humiliated, sold and trafficked, and treated like an animal, so he understood the preciousness of family ties, the hardships and joys of struggle, and the responsibilities and missions that a man must shoulder...
So now he is in a dilemma and hesitant. If the reincarnation of fate is to happen again, he does not want some tragic stories to happen again. Even though he is the creator of this universe, he has no right to interfere with personal wishes and
Choice, because this itself is the right given to mankind by the Creator.
Just when he was in trouble, two people rushed in at the door, a boy and a girl, a young brother and sister.
Ding Meng was surprised again. These were Guzi and Yizi. In this life, they were not in Qianfan Star, but became neighbors of the Wenyang family.
Gu Zi was still so simple and sincere. He didn't talk nonsense when he came in and went straight to the topic: "Brother Wenyang, is Uncle Gui giving you a hard time?"
Wen Yang stood up in surprise: "Gu Zi, when did you know?"
Guzi is about the same height as Wenyang, and he has a persistent look on his face: "Isn't it just to build a new house? Brother Wenyang, don't worry, I have a lot of strength, Guzi, and I'm the best at building a house. I promise to build one in half a month."
New home.”
Looking at the slightly childish and stubborn Gu Zi, Wen Yang showed a rare smile: "You two brothers and sisters don't want to fish anymore?"
Yizi was holding a big bamboo basket in her hand, which contained more than a dozen colorful fresh fish. She smiled happily: "Brother Wenyang, we caught a good fish, and we showed it to Mr. Wu in the village. Mr. Wu
Say this
If the fish is taken to the town, it can be sold for a big price. When I have money, I will help Brother Wenyang raise funds. Brother Wenyang, please tell me. If I get married in the future, can Brother Wenyang help me raise the funds?
…”
She was still young and naive, and did not understand many human ways. These fish might not be able to be sold for a lot of money if they were brought to the town, but the sincerity and simplicity in the hearts of the two brothers and sisters made Wenyang feel family affection all of a sudden.
His existence is his companion who goes up and down the mountain with him every day. He will never be forgotten at any time and will lend a helping hand in any difficulty.
Ding Meng was also infected by them. In the last life, Wenyang and Guzi were two brothers and sisters who couldn't fight each other. But in this life, Wenyang and Guzi, brothers and sisters, although they can't live and die together, they are inseparable. Is it because of him?
With the arrival of , has everyone's destiny changed?
Ding Meng was still lost in thought when another person came into the yard. When he looked carefully, he was shocked again. The people who came were clearly Lao Yu and Yu Man. Lao Yu was still dressed like an old farmer in the countryside, but Yu Man was dressed fashionably.
The appearance has changed, but the persona has not. Yu Man's face was full of joy: "Brother Wenyang, Aunt Shuixue, we are here, we are here to see you..."
Old Yu said with a smile: "Don't worry, my family has a good harvest this year. I have yaks and pigs. Ah Yang, uncle has given you this financial resource. You have grown up under my uncle's watch, just like Aman."
They are all my children, how can I let you suffer?"
"Uncle Yu..." Wen Yang's eyes turned red again and his voice choked up.
Only now did he understand that family and friendship were more precious than the so-called "promising". Both neighbors gave him the warmest support during his most difficult time.
Ding Meng was also sighing secretly. Even though the head of state Wenyang in the previous life had both fame and wealth, had overwhelming power and could give and ask for almost anything, he would never get the emotion and warmth of these grassroots people.
This is his most precious treasure.
There was another noise outside, and everyone turned around to see a long crystal-powered truck parked at the gate. A pretty girl wearing logistics work clothes in the driver's seat was peering inside: "Hey, that young man, what's going on here?"
Is this your home?"
Wen Yang was a little surprised and took the initiative to step forward: "Hello girl, I see you again!"
The pretty girl smiled sweetly: "By the way, last time I met you in the back mountain, I didn't even have time to ask your name. I only found out you lived here after asking Liu Zhihao from the next village."
Wen Yang was a little embarrassed, scratched his head and said: "This girl, my name is Wen Yang. I was in a hurry last time and didn't have time to tell you my home address."
The pretty girl's eyes were big and sparkling with a charming light: "My name is Han Yan, and I am a buyer for Tianyu Company in Sunset City. By the way, Wenyang, do you still have the crystal-colored nanmu wood you cut last time?
Can you sell me some?"
Wen Yang nodded quickly: "Yes, yes, how much do you want?"
Han Yan smiled: "I want as many as I want. How about one star coin per tree? As long as the quality is good, I want them all. Well, if I don't do it, cars will come here."
The wood she wanted had been piled up in Wenyang's backyard for a long time, and the payment was made in star coins. This was like a windfall for the Wenyang family. Wenyang nodded in panic: "Miss Han, please sit down first.
Drink some water and I'll go to the back to move it for you."
Gu Zi raised his hand: "Brother Wenyang, let me help you move it."
Yizi put down the fish basket: "Wait for me, I'll help!"
Yu Man was also running towards the backyard: "I'll go too!"
Watching several young people rushing to move materials, Lao Yu smiled, Wenyang's mother also laughed, and Ding Meng smiled with great relief, because he knew that the complicated and terrifying Wenyang head of state would not appear again in this life.
, there is only one Orion family living a happy and worry-free life.
The next night, a plainly dressed and decent-looking peasant girl was crowded into the Wen family's yard. She was the Amin Wen Yang mentioned. The financial resources and coins had been gathered during the day, and the Amin family immediately let her go.
Amin visited the writer as a guest.
A bright bonfire was lit in the yard, and everyone sat in a circle on the ground. Wenyang rarely roasted hare meat, dug out long-buried wine from the field, and everyone was given a portion in hand.
Here, for the hard-working hunting family, this is already a great enjoyment.
Not only did Ding Meng stay, but Han Yan also stayed enthusiastically to enjoy this pleasant night together.
Wenyang held the earthen bowl overflowing with fine wine, looked at everyone and said emotionally: "I don't know what to say, but in short I thank you all, and I would like to toast you all with this bowl of wine. I will drink it first as a token of respect."
After saying this, he raised his head and drank the wine in one gulp. Everyone cheered and drank the wine. Amin stood next to Wen Yang and looked at everyone with a smile. Her face was extremely red by the bonfire, which was sweet.
Color is also the luster of happiness.
Late at night, Ding Meng did not choose to stay overnight. He wanted to take Han Yan's truck to leave.
Wen Yang naturally wanted to persuade him to stay: "Brother Ding, didn't you agree to leave tomorrow morning? Why are you leaving so late? I will escort you over the back mountain tomorrow morning."
Ding Meng smiled meaningfully: "No need, you live well, it is a comfort to everyone."
Wen Yang definitely didn't understand this sentence, but he didn't know how to express it, so he could only express his sincere thanks: "Brother Ding, today was originally a distressing matter, but as soon as you came, good luck followed.
You must have brought me good luck, no matter what, I want to thank you!"
Ding Meng patted him on the shoulder: "Did you know? The outside world may not be as wonderful as you imagine. You are actually more suitable for this place. This is your true destination."
Wen Yang nodded as if he understood: "Brother Ding said so!"
Ding Meng said: "When I return in the future, I will come to see you again. Thank you for your hospitality today. This is my little thought. Just consider it as my congratulatory gift to you and Amin. Accept it."
!”
Wen Yang suddenly had a baggage in his hand, and when he opened it, it revealed a black cloak.
This is not a cloak of divine light, but it contains the awakened source energy. It will help Wen Yang, Gu Zi, Yi Zi, Yu Man, and Han Yan become source energy users in the future. At least they will spend this time in this village safely.
lifetime.
Din Meng gave him this piece of equipment, just like he gave the Divine Light Cloak to Din Meng on Planet 5. It was the beginning of a complex conspiracy, and now it is a commemoration of mutual friendship.
Wen Yang stroked the soft cloak and felt the energy coming from the cloak. He felt that his whole body had never been so comfortable and relaxed. When he raised his head again, Ding Meng's figure gradually disappeared into the night.
Yi Zi ran out from behind holding a skewer: "Brother Wenyang, is that brother Ding Meng gone? My brother still wants to drink two bowls of wine with him?"
Wen Yang looked towards the direction Ding Meng left, his expression became thoughtful: "It seems that he has left, but I have a feeling that he has never left!"
Yizi nodded and said: "Yes, I feel the same way. He looks very quiet, but he is just like our relatives. Brother Wenyang, do you think Brother Dingmeng will come back to see us?"
Wen Yang's eyes were firm: "Of course he will, he will definitely come back!"
