12dz Chapter 119 I Want to Be a Good Dad (66)
Chapter 119 I Want to Be a Good Dad (66)
"Don't be afraid, little koi, I'm a man!"
"Who's there?"
"Run! To the secret base!"
Fu Zichu could almost hear the wind whistling in his ears; he could feel the tension and joy he felt at that moment.
"Why did you have to sneak in? It wouldn't be good if you fell and got hurt."
"My parents have to sign to enter through the main gate. Old Zhong won't let me in alone!"
"Yeah, just like I can't go out alone either."
“Mom said you are all little angels and need to be taken good care of! I asked my mom if I could take you home, and she said she needs to have a family meeting to discuss it.”
"Will you come home with me?"
"Yes, little koi, aren't you happy?"
"Hmm... I'm happy to be with Yuanyuan, but will I still be able to come back to see Qian's father and Lin's mother?"
"Of course! We're so close. If it really doesn't work, we can climb over. I'll hold you and make sure you don't fall!"
……
Jingli was three years older than Fu Zichu, but he had a smaller frame, so at this time he was about the same height as Fu Zichu.
The two children were hiding under the stairs next to this makeshift "playground." That empty space was usually used to store bicycles, and it was difficult for Uncle Zhong to find the children once they hid there.
In the dim light, they shared their snacks and toys, and after Uncle Zhong had gone far away, they dusted themselves off and gave each other a high five.
"Adventure a success!"
After playing with Jingli for a while, Fu Zichu would leave through the main gate with his head held high, making a face at Uncle Zhong, which would always make Uncle Zhong so angry that he would chase him for several blocks.
The next day, the two elders of the Fu family would bring homemade snacks, grab Fu Zichu by the collar, and come to Angel House to apologize. Fu Zichu would then take the opportunity to sneak off to play with Jingli again.
The plan goes through!
Fu Zichu can no longer remember how long this period lasted.
But the fact that this memory can still overcome his pain and heal him is enough to prove how happy he was during this time.
Fu Zichu lowered his head and stopped thinking about it.
He can barely remember what his parents look like anymore.
The fire destroyed everything, and even if he wanted to reminisce, there was nothing he could do.
"follow me."
Jingli pulled Fu Zichu along and they arrived at their childhood "secret base".
The stairs are still the same stairs, and there are still many bicycles behind them, but most of them are covered with a thick layer of dust—these bicycles have not been used for a long time.
Now that they were both grown up, they could no longer hide down there. Jingli took out a tissue, placed it on the stairs next to her, and pulled Fu Zichu to sit down.
The past reappeared, and although the perspective was different, Fu Zichu still felt somewhat dazed.
"Close your eyes."
Jingli's voice rang in her ears, and Fu Zichu looked at the other person in confusion.
Jingli smiled mischievously: "Here's a gift for you."
Fu Zichu felt his heart pounding, and obediently closed his eyes.
[Jingli: Mommy, I want to use another Dream Card.]
[Jingli: Can you help me extract what happened between me and Fu Zichu at the Angel House in the original timeline?]
6058 moved a Dream-Making Card to the front of the system.
[6058: Sigh...]
[Lu Xiaoming: [Touching.jpg]]
[6058: The more I look at Fu Zichu, the more he seems like a will-o'-the-wisp kid!]
[Lu Xiaoming: Bah! Exactly! You cunning brat!]
[6058: Now this kid is being given unrealistic dreams, he's never given me one.]
6058 feels a bit sour.
Of course, this is because he has not seen the dream that Jingli created for the infant spirit.
I wonder what 6058 would think if he saw himself dressed as a woman in his dream.
On this side, the Dream-Making Card transformed into starlight between Jingli's fingers, flowing into Fu Zichu's brow.
Fu Zichu frowned slightly, but when he felt the familiar warmth of this power, he quickly relaxed and let the energy carry away his thoughts.
After a long while, Fu Zichu opened his eyes.
"This is……"
"Did you see that?" Jingli said with a smile.
Fu Zichu looked at him blankly.
“Look, now you and I are about to go to school, and our lives are back on track.” Jingli gently covered his eyes. “So, don’t project the things bad people did onto yourself anymore. Our lives are just beginning.”
As her eyelashes touched her palm, Fu Zichu felt a slight resistance when she blinked.
In the darkness within his palm, Fu Zichu's heart was gradually brightening.
In the brief moment he closed his eyes, he saw the aftermath of that happy time—no fire occurred, and Fu Zichu saw his parents again.
They held a family meeting and ultimately decided not to adopt Jingli, but instead to provide financial assistance. However, a brand new small bed was placed in Fu Zichu's room, and Jingli would occasionally come to stay overnight.
Fu Zichu still frequently went to Angel House to play with Jingli. Finally, one day, Uncle Zhong caught him and said helplessly, "Don't climb trees! Don't climb trees! Next time, use the front gate!"
They went to school together, lived together, and grew up together.
Fu Zichu is not a "prince" imprisoned in a castle, but an ordinary child who grew up in the sunshine.
……
Is this what normal life is like?
Jingli felt something wet in his palm, and he quickly withdrew his hand. Looking at Fu Zichu's wet eyes, he panicked instantly.
"What's wrong? Don't cry!"
Fu Zichu shook his head and pulled Jingli into his arms.
He was just a little nostalgic and a little disappointed.
He misses his biological parents and cherishes the carefree past.
But at the same time, he also felt very lucky and full of expectations.
Lucky Angels House is still there, and so is Jingli. We look forward to their future.
Jingli gently patted Fu Zichu's back, listening to his increasingly suppressed sobs, and softly comforted him.
He could sense that Fu Zichu, who was crying at this moment, had torn off all his pretense.
The disguise woven from that island vanished in these tears. Fu Zichu now seemed to have returned to when she first arrived at Angel House, helpless and pitiful.
But all of this will pass, won't it?
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After having dinner at Angel House, Jingli and Fu Zichu returned to the Security Bureau.
6058 and Lu Mingguang clearly noticed the changes in Fu Zichu.
[Lu Xiaoming: Oh? You've been crying? Look how swollen your eyes are!]
[6058: It wasn't just about crying.]
[Lu Xiaoming: Huh? Could it be that we kissed? My lips aren't swollen!]
The kitten adopted a defensive posture, secretly baring its teeth at Fu Zichu.
The little turtle spat out a mouthful of water, which landed right on the kitten's head, causing the kitten to let out a pitiful whimper.
Lu Mingguang saw only the surface changes, while 6058 saw the underlying changes.
Fu Zichu is different now.
He was no longer as carefree as before, indifferent to everything except the scenery.
He no longer disguised himself as a pitiful little animal begging for shelter; he was ambitious and seemed to be moving in a certain direction.
[Lu Xiaoming: Huh?]
[Lu Xiaoming: I sense that the world's consciousness is becoming stronger?]
[6058: Hmm, the outliers are starting to decrease.]
[6058: This world is about to return to normal.]
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【small theater】
Lu Xiaoming (observing secretly): This brat hasn't been sticking to my little one lately, he must be up to something!
Fu Yuanyuan (the workaholic version): Work hard! Strive! I want to give Xiaoyu a bright future!
Hehe! Congratulations to Fu Yuanyuan on finding herself!