Chapter 42

Lin Jie was very satisfied with his thought-provoking opening remarks.

The plan for a day lies in the morning.

Just as the beginning of a composition often needs an example or a famous quote to draw out your own point of view.

On such a beautiful morning when there are guests, there is nothing better than a classic cautionary fable as the beginning of today's business day.

That's right, he said it to Old Wang on purpose.

Empty nesters like Lao Wang should be more vigilant and careful in their daily life.

Before he opened the door today, Pharaoh came over.

He set the alarm clock at 6:30 every day, got up at 7:00 to open the door, and now there are still ten minutes before leaving the door, the sky outside is no different from that at night, it is pitch black.

The place where Pharaoh lives is quite far from here. Judging from the information disclosed in past conversations, it takes about an hour to travel.

It's a dark day like this, with so much water, slippery roads, lightning, and high winds.

In such a bad weather, Lao Wang ran so far alone in the morning. If something happened on the road, no one would even know about it, and he would quietly disappear into the heavy rain.

This is not Lin Jie's unfounded worry.

The accident where the walls of the alley collapsed was reported on TV before, and it was not too far from here, so it can be seen that it is really dangerous outside now.

An old man of this age, who is still a frail disabled person, is running around outside, and his words are more Chinese. Isn't this a lantern in a hut?

Oh, what a worry.

It was as if a thunderbolt flashed in Wilde's heart at this moment.

His hand holding the water glass trembled slightly, and after restraining himself forcefully, he said: "The farmer is not wrong, he just did it out of his own kindness, and the snake is not wrong either, it just followed its own instinct."

Lin Jie went to sit behind the counter and said, "It's a good idea, rational, neutral and objective. In the final analysis, all this is indeed just a tragedy caused by a coincidence, and there seems to be nothing worth refuting."

"But this story is not a fair one. The farmer gave his so-called kindness, but in the end he died. What do you think he would think before he died?"

Wilde was silent for a while, and murmured: "I should regret it."

Lin Jie smiled and said: "Be more confident, remove the should. This is a people-oriented story, and you need to think from the perspective of people."

"Think about it differently. If you were the farmer, what would you think?"

"The farmer's greatest regret must be why he didn't see through the nature of the snake earlier, and why he had that superfluous blind kindness."

"There are many bad guys in this world, but not all the bad guys have a face. Some people can pretend to be, and they may be used by others. They look harmless or even very pitiful, and take advantage of your feelings. To do something bad, it may be to you, or it may be to someone else."

"Don't believe it easily, don't deceive yourself and others, and don't be soft-hearted."

"He has no heart, how could he be moved by your enthusiasm, and his smile at you is just happy because you relaxed your vigilance."

The words of each sentence are deafening, as if they are resounding.

Looking at the bookstore owner behind the counter with warning eyes.

Wilde's expression became more and more complicated, dignified, and ashamed little by little, until the sentence "he has no heart", his pupils shrank, his clenched fists loosened, and his face under the mask showed A self-deprecating smile.

Heh, can a person live without a heart?

cannot!

It turns out that Mr. Lin, after all... No, I still know it.

"What I want to say, do you understand? Old Wang."

Lin Jie folded his hands and looked deeply.

Wilde took a deep breath, nodded and said, "Understood."

But he still...

Lin Jie reassured, "It's good if you understand."

He reached out and made another cup of tea for Wilde.

Lin Jie looked at Wilde's expression again, that kind of expression that has been distracted and helpless since just now, and the sudden abnormality today.

There was a sudden movement in my heart.

Lao Wang ran out of the house in the morning regardless of the danger, and came to his dilapidated bookstore, but it seems that he has no desire to borrow or buy books.

On the contrary, when I was talking to him just now, my expression seemed to be relieved and very relaxed.

In other words, the intention may have come to talk to him.

Teacher Lin, who has been solving psychological problems for people all the year round, frowned, feeling that the matter was not simple.

First of all, Lao Wang returned the book not long ago, and thanked him with a dream catcher.

So it can't be academic troubles, but... life troubles.

A widowed old man who lives alone all year round must have many troubles in life, but he has lived alone for so long, but he is more adapted to this environment, so the trivial matters in ordinary life must not trouble him.

Then there is another big problem that plagues all lonely old people.

relative.

As far as Lin Jie knew, Lao Wang had no other relatives, only two children who treated him very badly, both of whom were adopted.

One went out to work and never heard from him, and he didn't come back for several years.

The other was even more shameless. After finding his biological parents, he turned his face and denied them, which made Lao Wang feel very uncomfortable every time he mentioned it.

Lin Jie felt that in the second case, it was basically impossible to come back.

Pharaoh couldn't have reacted like this when he came back, he probably had to put on a black face, there wasn't room for telling stories like this now.

That could only be the first one.

"Well, I also want to say, about Charles..."

Lin Jie suddenly asked tentatively.

Wilde sighed: "Yes, you know, he is back."

Lin Jie nodded clearly, in this case, he is very familiar with the situation.

Many TV programs that rely on resolving neighborhood disputes as a gimmick will discuss an issue, that is, the property division of the widowed and lonely elderly.

It is often the elderly who have lived alone for many years who suddenly become ill and cannot afford it, and then a bunch of strange relatives come over.

Coupled with the attributes of being unsuccessful after working outside for many years, the sudden return is probably for money.

"Although it may make you sad to say this, I must warn you."

Lin Jie said: "Did he come back suddenly? Did he say that he has worked hard for so many years, misses you very much, and actually loves you very much, while treating you very well and making you feel very warm? In fact, I approach you, and secretly want you to make some promises."

True, "Charles" wanted him to pass on the rest of the spell to him.

As a dark wizard known for his cruelty and tyranny, Wilde suddenly felt very depressed when faced with the bloody truth. Before he became a dark wizard, he was first of all alone.

"What you want is that relative who has fond memories in your heart, but is it really him who is coming back now?" Lin Jie's eyes were deep and his tone was dignified: "Although it's a bit cruel to say that, it's just like what I said just now. Do you want to be that farmer? Do you want to hand over your feelings to a poisonous snake without feelings?"

Wilde was silent for a while, then sighed faintly: "I just want to spend more time with him... I would rather lie to myself, but I still have to wake up from some dreams. He is no longer my Charles."

He raised his head: "Thank you, this is the second time you have given me important guidance! I know what to do..."